The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V656000·Announced 2019-09-17

McNeilus CNG Trucks Recalled for Pressure Relief Device Defect

McNeilus is recalling 330 CNG-powered trucks from 2013-2018 because pressure relief devices may fail to vent pressure, increasing the risk of tank explosion, fire, and injury.

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 where a failure could lead to a CNG tank explosion, resulting in significant injury or property damage, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria.

Plain-English summary

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling 330 model year 2013-2018 vehicles, including various Autoreach, Standard Mixer, and Front Loader models. These vehicles are powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and are equipped with pressure relief devices (PRD) that may not function as designed. The defect involves the PRD failing to vent a buildup of pressure, which could occur if the CNG tank is exposed to fire.

If the pressure relief device does not activate during a pressure buildup, the CNG tank may explode. This failure increases the risk of fire and injury to occupants and bystanders.

The recall began on October 30, 2019. McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pressure relief devices as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MCNEILUS AUTOREACH, STANDARD MIXER, ZERO RADIUS, ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER
Brand
MCNEILUS
Manufacturer
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
330

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 (10)

  • AUTOREACH
  • STANDARD MIXER
  • ZERO RADIUS
  • ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER
  • CONTENDER FRONT LOADER
  • MA SIDE LOADER
  • BRIDGEMASTER V MIXER
  • MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER
  • MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
  • REAR LOADER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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