Oshkosh Recalls H-Series Snow Blowers

February 6, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     OSHKOSH / H-SERIES SNOW BLOWER     2008-2010
Manufacturer: OSHKOSH CORPORATION Mfr’s Report Date: JAN 29, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V031000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 133
Summary: OSHKOSH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 OSHKOSH H-SERIES SNOW BLOWERS OPERATED ON PUBLIC ROADS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 20, 2008, AND JANUARY 22, 2010. AN ELECTRICAL POWER CABLE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH A HYDRAULIC HOSE. RUBBING MAY WEAR AWAY THE ELECTRICAL POWER CABLE INSULATION AND THE HOSE BODY. EVENTUALLY THE POWER CABLE INTERFERENCE MAY CAUSE SPARKS AND ARCING.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: OSHKOSH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT OSHKOSH CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL FREE AT 1-800-222-6635.
Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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