Recall 15V536000: 2010–2015 Mcneilus ZR
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 21, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 809
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
If the latch arm unexpectedly extends from the side of the vehicle, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Mcneilus ZR
- 2011 Mcneilus ZR
- 2012 Mcneilus ZR
- 2013 Mcneilus ZR
- 2014 Mcneilus ZR
- 2015 Mcneilus ZR
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V536000
- Manufacturer campaign
- VSR-TSB-008
- Manufacturer
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 19, 2015
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology