The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V716000·Announced 2022-09-23

McNeilus Recalls 2021-2023 Zero Radius Trucks Due to Weld Failure Risk

McNeilus is recalling 2021-2023 Zero Radius trucks because ejector welds may fail, causing hydraulic cylinders to penetrate the truck body and increasing injury 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 (weld failure leading to hydraulic cylinder penetration) that increases the risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2023 Zero Radius trucks. The recall addresses a defect where ejector welds may fail, placing pressure and force on the hydraulic cylinder. This failure can cause the hydraulic cylinder to penetrate through the side of the truck body.

A hydraulic cylinder penetrating the side of a truck body increases the risk of injury. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the 2021-2023 model years for the Zero Radius model.

McNeilus will send service representatives to repair affected vehicles or ship parts to customers free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 21, 2022. 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 ZERO RADIUS
Brand
MCNEILUS
Manufacturer
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,140

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)

  • ZERO RADIUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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