12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 19V-485 · Mcneilus vehicles
Oshkosh Corporation recall 19V-485 covers 18 Mcneilus vehicles for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on June 21, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V485000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain 2019 McNeilus Meridian FEL, Atlantic FEL, Contender FEL refuse trucks. The battery cables may have been incorrectly routed and may rub against the fuse box bracket, causing the positive battery cable insulation to wear through.
The risk
If the battery cable continues to rub against the fuse box bracket, it may short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
Oshkosh will notify owners to inspect the battery box and reroute the battery cables to ensure they do not come into contact with the fuse box bracket or battery bolts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 28, 2019 to March 29, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.