The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V135000·Announced 2014-03-19

McNeilus Concrete Mixers Recalled for Falling Extension Chutes

McNeilus is recalling 2013-2014 Concrete Standard and Bridgemaster V mixers because extension chutes may fall from the rack, creating a road hazard.

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 structural vehicle defect where a component may fall and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. No injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 McNeilus Concrete Standard and Bridgemaster V concrete mixers. The affected vehicles were manufactured between October 25, 2013, and February 14, 2014, and are equipped with the optional vertical chute rack design.

The recall addresses a defect where extension chutes can unexpectedly fall out of the rack. If an extension chute falls from the rack, it may create a road hazard, which increases the risk of a crash.

McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical chute rack with a new design free of charge. Owners may contact McNeilus at 1-507-374-6321. McNeilus' number for this recall is 41-0967369. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MCNEILUS BRIDGEMASTER V MIXER, STANDARD MIXER
Brand
MCNEILUS
Manufacturer
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Concrete Mixer
Hazard
Affected units
213

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 (2)

  • BRIDGEMASTER V MIXER
  • STANDARD MIXER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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