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SevereNHTSA·21V125000·Announced 2021-02-26

Oshkosh Recalls 2020-2021 S-Series Vehicles Due to Rear Axle Shaft Defect

Oshkosh is recalling 2020-2021 S-Series vehicles because the rear axle output shaft may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear axle output shaft fracture) that could cause the driveline to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Oshkosh Corporation is recalling certain 2020-2021 S-Series vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear axle output shaft may not have been heat-treated properly. This improper heat treatment could cause the shaft to fracture.

A fractured rear output shaft may cause the shaft or interaxle driveline to detach from the vehicle. This detachment increases the risk of a crash or injury. The recall began on March 31, 2021.

Owners will be notified by Oshkosh. Owners will be instructed to inspect the output shaft and, if necessary, order a new one and replace it free of charge. 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
OSHKOSH S-SERIES
Brand
OSHKOSH
Manufacturer
Oshkosh Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Truck / Commercial Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
19

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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