CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 S-Series Front Discharge Concrete Mixer vehicles manufactured February 29, 2012, to November 13, 2013, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
- Risk
- If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Oshkosh, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2012-2014 S-Series front discharge concrete mixers built between February 29, 2012 and November 13, 2013, and equipped with specific Cummins Westport ISL G engines, may have a problem with the engine's crankcase ventilation. Excessive crankcase pressure can cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather. If that happens, engine oil could reach hot surfaces.
If engine oil contacts a hot surface, the risk of a fire increases. Owners should take this recall seriously.
The repair is free. Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Oshkosh, and an authorized dealer will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogram the engine control module with software that adjusts engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressure. You can contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278 or Cummins at 1-800-343-7357, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Oshkosh S-Series | 201220132014 |
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