The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V199000·Announced 2017-03-23

McNeilus Recalls 2013-2015 Refuse Trucks Due to CNG Hose Corrosion Risk

McNeilus is recalling 2013-2015 refuse trucks with CNG systems because flexible fuel hoses may corrode, potentially causing a leak and fire.

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 risk-of-harm product (fire risk from CNG leak) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2015 HD REL-11, REL TG TAG-12, MA-42, M-44, ZR-48, AR-49, and Pacific LoPro FEL-88 Refuse Trucks equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems by Agility Fuel Systems. The recall affects 130 vehicles.

The affected CNG systems have flexible stainless steel, sleeved, high-pressure hoses that may corrode from exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt. Corrosion of the fuel hose may result in a CNG leak, which, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.

McNeilus will notify owners instructing them to contact Agility to have the defective hose assemblies replaced free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Agility customer service at 1-949-267-7745 or McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is Agility 16E-092. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MCNEILUS REFUSE TRUCK
Brand
MCNEILUS
Manufacturer
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Refuse Truck
Hazard
Affected units
130

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)

  • REFUSE TRUCK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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