Recall 15V572000: 2013–2015 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader, 2013–2015 Mcneilus Autoreach, 2013–2015 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer +7 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Sep 14, 2015
Vehicles affected
6,745
Models
10
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.

The fix

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.

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

  • 2013 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader
  • 2014 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader
  • 2015 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader
  • 2013 Mcneilus Autoreach
  • 2014 Mcneilus Autoreach
  • 2015 Mcneilus Autoreach
  • 2013 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer
  • 2014 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer
  • 2015 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer
  • 2013 Mcneilus Metro PAK Rear Loader
  • 2014 Mcneilus Metro PAK Rear Loader
  • 2015 Mcneilus Metro PAK Rear Loader
  • 2013 Mcneilus Pacific Front Loader
  • 2014 Mcneilus Pacific Front Loader
  • 2015 Mcneilus Pacific Front Loader
  • 2013 Mcneilus Rear Loader
  • 2014 Mcneilus Rear Loader
  • 2015 Mcneilus Rear Loader
  • 2013 Mcneilus Sliding Trailer
  • 2014 Mcneilus Sliding Trailer
  • 2015 Mcneilus Sliding Trailer
  • 2013 Mcneilus Standard Mixer
  • 2014 Mcneilus Standard Mixer
  • 2015 Mcneilus Standard Mixer
  • 2013 Mcneilus XXC Rear Loader
  • 2014 Mcneilus XXC Rear Loader
  • 2015 Mcneilus XXC Rear Loader
  • 2013 Mcneilus ZR
  • 2014 Mcneilus ZR
  • 2015 Mcneilus ZR

Details

NHTSA campaign
15V572000
Manufacturer campaign
Kidde: CPSC 15-079
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