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- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:OUTPUT; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:OUTPUT
- Problem
- Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S-Series vehicles. The rear axle output shaft may not have been heat-treated properly, which could cause the shaft to fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured rear output shaft may cause the shaft or interaxle driveline to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Oshkosh will notify owners, and owners will be instructed to inspect the output shaft, and if necessary, order a new one and replace it, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2021. 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 Oshkosh S-Series vehicles from the 2020 and 2021 model years may have a rear axle output shaft that was not heat-treated properly. Because of this, the shaft could fracture.
If the shaft fractures, the shaft or the interaxle driveline may detach from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Owners will be notified by Oshkosh and instructed to inspect the output shaft. If needed, a new shaft will be ordered and installed free of charge at an authorized dealer. The recall began on March 31, 2021. To check for this or other open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup, or contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Oshkosh S-Series | 20202021 |
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