The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V330000·Announced 2015-06-01

Oshkosh Recalls S-Series Concrete Mixers Due to Engine Fire Risk

Oshkosh is recalling 2012-2014 S-Series Front Discharge Concrete Mixers because excessive engine pressure may cause oil to leak onto hot surfaces, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (vent tube detachment) that creates a significant fire hazard, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Oshkosh Corporation is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 S-Series Front Discharge Concrete Mixer vehicles manufactured between February 29, 2012, and November 13, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines.

The recall addresses a defect where excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather. This detachment may allow engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces, which increases the risk of a fire.

Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Oshkosh. Dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogram the electronic control module (ECM) with software that adjusts 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.

The recalled product

Product
OSHKOSH S-SERIES
Brand
OSHKOSH
Manufacturer
Oshkosh Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
44

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • S-SERIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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