2014 Mcneilus ZR Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

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EquipmentReported September 14, 2015 · 6,745 vehicles affected

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

Recall number 15V572000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported August 21, 2015 · 809 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If the latch arm unexpectedly extends from the side of the vehicle, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 15V536000 · Recall details

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Is the 2014 Mcneilus ZR reliable?

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How many recalls does the 2014 Mcneilus ZR have?

2 recalls, covering equipment.

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