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SevereNHTSA·15V111000·Announced 2015-02-25

McNeilus Recalls Bridgemaster V Mixers Due to Parking Brake Defect

McNeilus is recalling 2005-2014 Bridgemaster V Mixers because the optional parking brake system may fail to maintain required pressure, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Bridgemaster V Mixer vehicles manufactured between October 1, 2005, and December 31, 2014. The recall affects vehicles built with the optional Bridgemaster parking brake system on the trailing liftable axle.

The defect involves a valve that allows secondary brake pressure to drop below the required 45 psi after one treadle application. This causes the vehicles to fail compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems." If the primary braking system fails, the emergency brake system may not achieve the necessary performance level, increasing the risk of a crash.

McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will install a check valve free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-009.

The recalled product

Product
MCNEILUS BRIDGEMASTER V MIXER
Brand
MCNEILUS
Manufacturer
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
536

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)

  • BRIDGEMASTER V MIXER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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