The worst 2024 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL problems
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Recalls 3
Equipment
- What is wrong
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Volterra ZSL side loader garbage trucks. A software error may cause the grabber fingers to move without input from the operator.
- Risk
- Grabber fingers that unintentionally moves may strike a person or vehicle next to the truck, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- McNeilus will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2026. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1‑888‑686‑7278.
Recall number 25V800000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Volterra side loader trucks. The intermediate side reflex reflectors may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Missing reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- McNeilus will install the side reflectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact McNeilus Customer Service at 1‑888‑686‑7278.
Recall number 25V754000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2020-2022 STD Mixer and Bridgemaster Mixer Trucks. The labels that provide instructions to the operator on the proper operation of the mixer's functions were not installed.
- Risk
- The operator may not be aware of the proper operation of the mixer's functions, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- McNeilus will inspect and install any missing labels, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 18, 2022. Owners may contact McNeilus' customer service at 1‑888‑868‑7278.
Recall number 22V377000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2024 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides this preventive maintenance reminder on the VolterraTM ZSLTM...
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. releases
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. has been notified by customers of an issue regarding the power...
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides these instructions for the installation of new bushings for the...
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides updated Preventive Maintenance schedule and instructions for an...
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides instructions for installing an updated park brake valve pressure...
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. provides the instructions for the inspection and retightening of...
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing identified an issue with over-torqued bolts on the lower ladder platform
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for changing the Record DVR settings on...
- Inspection and possible rework required on drum flange bolt torqueing specifications on certain Rear...
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Questions about the 2024 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL
Is the 2024 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2024 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2024 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and exterior lighting.
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