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Recalls 2
Equipment: mechanical
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 24V632000 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices
- What is wrong
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Bridgemaster Mixer, Standard Mixer, Model 49 Autoreach Side Loader, Model 48 Zero Radius Side Loader, Model 78 Meridian Front Loader, Model 29 Atlantic Front Loader, Model 87 Contender Front Loader, Model 42 Manual Automated Side Loader, Model 16 3.5 yard TG Rear Loader, Model 11 Heavy Duty Rear Loader, Model 66 40.60 Split Body Rear Loader, Model 10 Standard Rear Loader, Model 12 Tailgate Tag Axle Rear Loader, and Model 13 High Compaction Rear Loader vehicles. The vehicles are powered with compressed natural gas (CNG) and are equipped with pressure relief devices (PRD) that may not function as designed, failing to vent a buildup of pressure, such as could occur if the CNG tank was exposed to fire.
- Risk
- If the PRD does not activate in the event of a buildup of pressure, the CNG tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury.
- Remedy
- McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PRD's, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2019. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1‑888‑686‑7278.
Recall number 19V656000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Mcneilus Zero Radius 22
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. offers these instructions for the Zero Radius (ZR) 3.0 speed...
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides these instructions for the installation of new bushings for the...
- This bulletin instructs how to replace the Zero Radius™ (ZR) grabber carriage motor bolts with new bolts...
- The McNeilus Body Control software on Zero Radius (ZR) side loaders has been updated to support the...
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing requires an inspection and replacement, if needed, to ensure the Bob...
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing requires an inspection and replacement, if needed, to ensure the Bob...
- Instructions for the ZR speed limiter software update.
- This bulletin instructs to how remove the Zero Radius™ (ZR) grabber carriage motor bolts/studs and replace...
- This bulletin instructs to how remove the Zero Radius™ (ZR) grabber carriage motor bolts/studs and replace...
- It has been determined that certain McNeilus Zero Radius side loader refuse vehicles may have a hydraulic...
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Is the 2016 Mcneilus Zero Radius reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2016 Mcneilus Zero Radius have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and fuel system, other.
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