The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V485000·Announced 2019-06-21

Oshkosh Recalls 2019 McNeilus Front Loader Trucks Due to Fire Risk

Oshkosh is recalling 2019 McNeilus Meridian, Atlantic, and Contender front loader trucks because battery cables may rub against the fuse box bracket, increasing the risk of fire.

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 (battery cable routing) that explicitly increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Oshkosh Corporation is recalling certain 2019 McNeilus Meridian FEL, Atlantic FEL, and Contender FEL refuse trucks. The recall involves 18 vehicles.

The battery cables on these trucks may have been incorrectly routed and could rub against the fuse box bracket. This friction may cause the positive battery cable insulation to wear through. If the cable continues to rub, it may short-circuit, which increases the risk of fire.

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 on August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER, ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER, CONTENDER FRONT LOADER
Brand
MCNEILUS
Manufacturer
Oshkosh Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Refuse Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
18

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 (3)

  • MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER
  • ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER
  • CONTENDER FRONT LOADER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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