Recall 10V031 affects 133 2008-2010 Oshkosh H-Series Snow Blower vehicles for electrical cable contact with a hydraulic hose. Free repair through Oshkosh.
Oshkosh is recalling 133 2008-2010 H-Series Snow Blower vehicles operated on public roads because an electrical power cable can rub against a hydraulic hose, wearing through insulation and hose material. That interference can create sparks and arcing, raising the risk of an electrical fire, and the Oshkosh dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The electrical power cable on a 2008-2010 Oshkosh H-Series Snow Blower carries current to powered equipment on the machine. A hydraulic hose carries pressurized fluid that moves hydraulic components, so both parts need clearance from moving, hot, or vibrating surfaces while the snow blower is operating on public roads.
On affected Oshkosh snow blowers, the power cable is routed close enough to a hydraulic hose that the parts can touch. As the machine runs, vibration and movement make the cable rub against the hose. That contact wears away the cable insulation and the hose body. Once the insulation is damaged, the energized cable can produce sparks and arcing at the interference point.
There is no warning sign before failure. Damage is most likely found during inspection, when a technician sees worn cable insulation, hose wear, sparks, or arcing where the cable and hose interfere.
Who's affected?
Covers one H-Series Snow Blower model across the 2008, 2009, and 2010 model years, all tied to the Equipment component.
| 2009 Oshkosh H-Series Snow Blower | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2008 Oshkosh H-Series Snow Blower | Equipment |
| 2010 Oshkosh H-Series Snow Blower | Equipment |
| Units affected | 133 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the defect occurs, an electrical fire can result. Schedule recall service promptly and keep the vehicle out of service if an electrical problem appears before the appointment. Repair will be free at any franchised Oshkosh dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2010 Oshkosh H-Series Snow Blower is included in this recall.
- Contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-800-222-6635 to ask whether the free repair is open for your vehicle.
- Reference recall number 10V031 when you call or schedule service.
- Avoid operating the snow blower on public roads until Oshkosh confirms the electrical power cable and hydraulic hose contact has been repaired.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Oshkosh technician repairs the H-Series Snow Blower so the electrical power cable no longer contacts the hydraulic hose. The repair addresses the rubbing point that can wear through cable insulation and the hose body. Oshkosh's source remedy says the safety recall began on March 1, 2010, and the vehicle repair is free of charge. Contact Oshkosh customer service or the dealer service desk to confirm the repair path for your VIN.
Timeline
| February 1, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V031?
Recall 10V031 covers 133 2008-2010 Oshkosh H-Series Snow Blower units operated on public roads. An electrical power cable can rub against a hydraulic hose, wearing through insulation and hose material. Oshkosh will repair the affected units for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2010 Oshkosh H-Series Snow Blower is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific unit is included in recall 10V031. If it is, contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-800-222-6635 or an Oshkosh service location to arrange the free repair. Reference recall number 10V031 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. Oshkosh stated it will repair the affected H-Series Snow Blower units free of charge, and the safety recall repair began on March 1, 2010.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an electrical fire. NHTSA campaign 10V031 describes cable and hydraulic-hose rubbing that can wear through the cable insulation and hose body, leading to sparks and arcing. The fix is the free Oshkosh repair.
What if I bought this Oshkosh snow blower used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the specific unit, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether the H-Series Snow Blower is included, then give recall number 10V031 to Oshkosh customer service or the service location.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V031000 |
|---|---|
| Oshkosh customer service | 1-800-222-6635 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V031 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V031000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 4, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →