The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V378000·Announced 2022-05-26

Oshkosh Recalls 2019-2022 S-Series Concrete Mixers Due to Fire Risk

Oshkosh is recalling 2019-2022 S-Series 2.0 Concrete Mixers because incorrectly installed alternator cable clamps may damage cables, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to damaged electrical cables, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Oshkosh Corporation is recalling certain 2019-2022 S-Series 2.0 Concrete Mixers. The recall addresses a defect where incorrectly installed alternator electrical cable clamps may rub against the vehicle frame or hydraulic hose. This rubbing can potentially damage the alternator cables.

Damaged alternator electrical cables can increase the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire or injury associated with this defect.

Owners may contact Oshkosh's customer service at 1-888-686-7278 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Oshkosh will provide instructions on how to inspect the wiring, reposition the clamps, and properly secure the cables. The repair can be performed by the owner or an Oshkosh service center, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 23, 2022.

The recalled product

Product
OSHKOSH S-SERIES
Brand
OSHKOSH
Manufacturer
Oshkosh Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Concrete Mixer
Hazard
Affected units
1,316

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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