CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
- Problem
- Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain model year 2015 S-Series Front Discharge concrete mixer glider trucks manufactured February 10, 2015, to March 20, 2015. The affected vehicles have Allison HD4500 transmissions that were remanufactured by Valley Truck Parts that may be coated with a thick layer of paint on the torque converter to adaptation kit mounting surface which can soften during vehicle operation. This may result in the mounting bolts loosening.
- Risk
- If the mounting bolts loosen, the bolts on the torque converter bolt flange may shear, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Oshkosh has notified owners, and Valley Truck Parts will remove the paint from the mating surface of the torque converter, and replace the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 front discharge concrete mixer trucks built between February 10 and March 20, 2015 may have Allison transmissions remanufactured by Valley Truck Parts. A thick layer of paint on the torque converter mounting surface can soften during operation, which may allow the mounting bolts to loosen.
If the bolts loosen, they may shear, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should stop relying on the vehicle's drive power if it behaves abnormally and contact Oshkosh before operating it further if they are unsure of their vehicle's status.
The remedy is free. Valley Truck Parts will remove the paint from the mating surface of the torque converter and replace the bolts at no charge. Owners can contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Oshkosh S-Series | 2015 |
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