The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V236000·Announced 2012-05-22

McNeilus ZR Trucks Recalled for Hazard Light Malfunction

McNeilus is recalling 2010-2012 ZR trucks because hazard warning lights fail when the ignition is off, reducing visibility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a functional safety defect (hazard lights) that increases crash potential, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 ZR trucks manufactured between April 26, 2010, and May 1, 2012. The recall addresses a defect where the hazard warning lamps do not function when the vehicle's ignition is in the off position. This failure means the trucks do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 regarding lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

The defect creates a safety risk because inadequate lighting can reduce the visibility of the vehicle, thereby increasing the potential for a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text, but the hazard is identified as a visibility issue.

McNeilus will notify owners, and service technicians will connect the hazard warning lights directly to the vehicle's power supply at no charge. The safety recall was expected to begin in early June 2012. Owners may contact McNeilus at 507-374-6321 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MCNEILUS ZR
Brand
MCNEILUS
Manufacturer
MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
270

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ZR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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