Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V485000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Oshkosh Corporation filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-06-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V485000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
Oshkosh Corporation
Vehicles affected
18
Reported to NHTSA
2019-06-21
Owners notified
2019-08-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the battery cable continues to rub against the fuse box bracket, it may short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
MCNEILUS Atlantic Front Loader2019
MCNEILUS Contender Front Loader2019
MCNEILUS Meridian Front Loader2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.