Recall 15V720000: 2012–2015 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader, 2012–2015 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader, 2012–2015 Mcneilus Pacific Front Loader +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Nov 2, 2015
Vehicles affected
730
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

Hydraulic fluid contacting hot exhaust and turbo components increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

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.

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

  • 2012 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader
  • 2013 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader
  • 2014 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader
  • 2015 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader
  • 2012 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader
  • 2013 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader
  • 2014 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader
  • 2015 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader
  • 2012 Mcneilus Pacific Front Loader
  • 2013 Mcneilus Pacific Front Loader
  • 2014 Mcneilus Pacific Front Loader
  • 2015 Mcneilus Pacific Front Loader
  • 2012 Mcneilus Ultra Front Loader
  • 2013 Mcneilus Ultra Front Loader
  • 2014 Mcneilus Ultra Front Loader
  • 2015 Mcneilus Ultra Front Loader

Details

NHTSA campaign
15V720000
Manufacturer campaign
VSR-TSB-014
Manufacturer
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Owner letters
Dec 16, 2015
Components
Engine (Engine); 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