2012-2015 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader, Mcneilus Contender Front Loader and others recall: engine
Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 2, 2015. It covers about 730 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 730
- reported
- Nov 2, 2015
- owners notified
- Dec 16, 2015
Engine
- What is wrong
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Atlantic, Pacific, Contender, and Ultra front loader refuse trucks manufactured March 2, 2012, to October 14, 2015 and equipped with an optional hydraulic test port tube to check hydraulic system pressures and taking hydraulic fluid samples. This tube may crack or break and allow hydraulic fluid to contact hot exhaust and turbo components.
- Risk
- Hydraulic fluid contacting hot exhaust and turbo components increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will remove the optional hydraulic test port tube, and cap off the hydraulic test inlet port, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1‑888‑686‑7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-014.
Recall number 15V720000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 15V720000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2015 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader, Mcneilus Contender Front Loader and others engine?
Yes. Recall 15V720000, reported on November 2, 2015, covers about 730 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V720000?
McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will remove the optional hydraulic test port tube, and cap off the hydraulic test inlet port, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1‑888‑686‑7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-014.
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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