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2014-2015 Mcneilus CNG Concrete Truck and Mcneilus CNG Refuse Truck recall: pressure relief devices

Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 24, 2015. It covers about 365 vehicles.

vehicles affected
365
reported
Aug 24, 2015
owners notified
Sep 25, 2015

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices

What is wrong
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 CNG Refuse and Concrete trucks manufactured July 30, 2014, to July 10, 2015. The affected 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 on September 25, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1‑888‑686‑7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is Emcara: 15E-059.

Recall number 15V538000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V538000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Mcneilus CNG Concrete Truck and Mcneilus CNG Refuse Truck pressure relief devices?

Yes. Recall 15V538000, reported on August 24, 2015, covers about 365 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V538000?

McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PRD's, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1‑888‑686‑7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is Emcara: 15E-059.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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