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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V536000

2013 Mcneilus Zr | 2011 Mcneilus Zr | 2012 Mcneilus Zr | 2010 Mcneilus Zr | 2014 Mcneilus Zr | 2015 Mcneilus Zr — Equipment

Published August 21, 2015 · Recall initiated: August 21, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V536000, published August 21, 2015. Recalling firm: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.; 2013 Mcneilus Zr | 2011 Mcneilus Zr | 2012 Mcneilus Zr | 2010 Mcneilus Zr | 2014 Mcneilus Zr | 2015 Mcneilus Zr — Equipment.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
MCNEILUS
Model
ZR
Manufacturer
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Lot
2013 MCNEILUS ZR | 2011 MCNEILUS ZR | 2012 MCNEILUS ZR | 2010 MCNEILUS ZR | 2014 MCNEILUS ZR | 2015 MCNEILUS ZR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Mcneilus Zr | 2011 Mcneilus Zr | 2012 Mcneilus Zr | 2010 Mcneilus Zr | 2014 Mcneilus Zr | 2015 Mcneilus Zr — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V536000 on August 21, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MCNEILUS. Model: ZR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)