NHTSA campaign 19V656000

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. recall 19V656000

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.

Reported 09/17/2019

What can happen

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.

Repair

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.

Components

  • Fuel system, other: Storage: Tank assembly: Pressure relief devices

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.

2018 Mcneilus ATLANTIC FRONT LOADERView records2018 Mcneilus AUTOREACHView records2018 Mcneilus BRIDGEMASTER V MIXERView records2018 Mcneilus CONTENDER FRONT LOADERView records2018 Mcneilus MA SIDE LOADERView records2018 Mcneilus MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78View records2018 Mcneilus REAR LOADERView records2018 Mcneilus STANDARD MIXERView records2018 Mcneilus ZERO RADIUSView records2017 Mcneilus ATLANTIC FRONT LOADERView records2017 Mcneilus AUTOREACHView records2017 Mcneilus BRIDGEMASTER V MIXERView records2017 Mcneilus CONTENDER FRONT LOADERView records2017 Mcneilus MA SIDE LOADERView records2017 Mcneilus MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78View records2017 Mcneilus REAR LOADERView records2017 Mcneilus STANDARD MIXERView records2017 Mcneilus ZERO RADIUSView records2016 Mcneilus ATLANTIC FRONT LOADERView records2016 Mcneilus AUTOREACHView records2016 Mcneilus BRIDGEMASTER V MIXERView records2016 Mcneilus CONTENDER FRONT LOADERView records2016 Mcneilus MA SIDE LOADERView records2016 Mcneilus MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78View records2016 Mcneilus REAR LOADERView records2016 Mcneilus STANDARD MIXERView records2016 Mcneilus ZERO RADIUSView records2015 Mcneilus ATLANTIC FRONT LOADERView records2015 Mcneilus AUTOREACHView records2015 Mcneilus BRIDGEMASTER V MIXERView records2015 Mcneilus CONTENDER FRONT LOADERView records2015 Mcneilus MA SIDE LOADERView records2015 Mcneilus MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78View records2015 Mcneilus REAR LOADERView records2015 Mcneilus STANDARD MIXERView records2015 Mcneilus ZERO RADIUSView records2014 Mcneilus ATLANTIC FRONT LOADERView records2014 Mcneilus AUTOREACHView records2014 Mcneilus BRIDGEMASTER V MIXERView records2014 Mcneilus CONTENDER FRONT LOADERView records2014 Mcneilus MA SIDE LOADERView records2014 Mcneilus MERIDIAN FRONT LOADERView records2014 Mcneilus REAR LOADERView records2014 Mcneilus STANDARD MIXERView records2014 Mcneilus ZERO RADIUSView records2013 Mcneilus ATLANTIC FRONT LOADERView records2013 Mcneilus AUTOREACHView records2013 Mcneilus BRIDGEMASTER V MIXERView records2013 Mcneilus CONTENDER FRONT LOADERView records2013 Mcneilus MA SIDE LOADERView records2013 Mcneilus MERIDIAN FRONT LOADERView records2013 Mcneilus REAR LOADERView records2013 Mcneilus STANDARD MIXERView records2013 Mcneilus ZERO RADIUSView records