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2013-2015 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader, Mcneilus Autoreach and others recall: equipment

Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 14, 2015. It covers about 6,745 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6,745
reported
Sep 14, 2015
owners notified
Oct 19, 2015

Equipment

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V572000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2015 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader, Mcneilus Autoreach and others equipment?

Yes. Recall 15V572000, reported on September 14, 2015, covers about 6,745 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V572000?

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.

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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