McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 21, 2015
(Campaign #: VSR-TSB-015)
Missing Reflectors on Tailgate/FMVSS 108
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2015 Atlantic front loader refuse trucks manufactured May 22, 2015, to October 26, 2015, and equipped with an optional tailgate for a compressed natural gas (CNG) system. The affected trucks may have been manufactured without rear and side rear red reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 15V857000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 30
Consequence Summary:
Missing reflectors can cause the vehicle to be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing four reflectors, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-015.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 2, 2015
(Campaign #: VSR-TSB-014)
Hydraulic Test Port Tube Failure Causing Fire
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Atlantic, Pacific, Contender, and Ultra front loader refuse trucks manufactured March 2, 2012, to October 14, 2015 and equipped with an optional hydraulic test port tube to check hydraulic system pressures and taking hydraulic fluid samples. This tube may crack or break and allow hydraulic fluid to contact hot exhaust and turbo components.
NHTSA ID: 15V720000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 730
Consequence Summary:
Hydraulic fluid contacting hot exhaust and turbo components increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will remove the optional hydraulic test port tube, and cap off the hydraulic test inlet port, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-014.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.63
September 14, 2015
(Campaign #: Kidde: CPSC 15-079)
Kidde Handheld Fire Extinguisher may not Discharge
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc., (McNelius) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 McNeilus Bridge Master Mixer, Standard Mixer, Sliding Trailer Mixer, Standard Rear Loader, Rear Loader w/3.5 YD HD Tail, Zero Radius Automated, Auto Reach, Atlantic Front Loader, Split Body Rear Loader, Rear Loader w/Tag Axle, Metro Pak Rear Loader, XXC Rear Loader, and Pacific Front Loader vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to May 14, 2015. These concrete mixers and refuse trucks are equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.
NHTSA ID: 15V572000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 6,745
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
McNeilus will notify owners, and advise them to follow the provided instructions from Kidde to inspect their fire extinguishers. Kidde will replace the fire extinguishers as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is Kidde: CPSC 15-079.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 13.79
August 24, 2015
(Campaign #: Emcara: 15E-059)
Pressure Relief Device may not Vent Pressure
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 CNG Refuse and Concrete trucks manufactured July 30, 2014, to July 10, 2015. The affected vehicles are powered with compressed natural gas (CNG) and are equipped with pressure relief devices (PRD) that may not function as designed, failing to vent a buildup of pressure, such as could occur if the CNG tank was exposed to fire.
NHTSA ID: 15V538000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 365
Consequence Summary:
If the PRD does not activate in the event of a buildup of pressure, the CNG tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury.
Corrective Action:
McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PRD's, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is Emcara: 15E-059.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.01
August 21, 2015
(Campaign #: VSR-TSB-008)
Transit Arm Latch May Loosen
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Zero Radius (ZR) Side-Loader Refuse Trucks, model 48, manufactured January 1, 2010, to April 10, 2015. The affected trucks are equipped with an air actuated transit arm latch that may loosen over time, causing the transit arm latch to unintentionally release, allowing the arm to extend beyond the overall width of the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 15V536000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 809
Consequence Summary:
If the latch arm unexpectedly extends from the side of the vehicle, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
McNeilus will notify owners, and fleet service technicians will install a new a chain style transit arm latch that will keep the arm from drifting, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-008.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 51.05
February 25, 2015
(Campaign #: VSR-TSB-009)
Secondary Brake Pressure Insufficient/FMVSS 121
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Bridgemaster V Mixer vehicles manufactured October 1, 2005, to December 31, 2014. The affected vehicles are built with the optional Bridgemaster parking brake system on the trailing liftable axle. This parking brake system includes a valve that allows the secondary brake pressure to fall below the required 45 psi after one treadle application. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 15V111000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 536
Consequence Summary:
If the primary braking system fails, the emergency brake system may not achieve the level of performance needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will install a check valve, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-009.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 52.24
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