MCNEILUS METRO PAK REAR LOADER 2015: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V572000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCNEILUS | METRO PAK REAR LOADER | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-10-19 | 2015-09-14 | 2015-09-14 |
Production Dates: 2013-08-01 - 2014-10-14
Manufacturers Involved: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Kidde: CPSC 15-079
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6745
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
