MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS 2015: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V632000

Make Model Year
MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-10-18 2024-08-22 2024-08-23

Production Dates: 2015-06-07 - 2024-08-19

Manufacturers Involved: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4262

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. "McNeilus" is recalling certain 2015-2024 Zero Radius refuse trucks. The side loader arm may not be properly secured, resulting in unexpected movement while driving.

Consequence

A side loader arm that unexpectedly extends out from the vehicle body while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

McNeilus will provide new latch assemblies, free of charge. In addition, a McNeilus technician will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2024. Owners may contact McNeilus' customer service at 1-888-686-7278.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.