OSHKOSH S SERIES 2018: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V486000

Make Model Year
OSHKOSH S SERIES 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-08-12 2019-06-21 2019-06-24

Production Dates: 2018-01-01 - 2019-04-01

Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 72

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Oshkosh Corporation "Oshkosh" is recalling certain 2018-2019 S-Series Mixer vehicles equipped with Cummins X12 engines with two hydraulic lines. The hydraulic hoses may have been unintentionally switched and installed to the wrong location, which can cause a loss of hydraulic assist steering.

Consequence

Loss of hydraulic assist steering may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Oshkosh will notify owners, and Oshkosh S-Series Service will correct any improperly installed hoses, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278.

Notes

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.