The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V632000·Announced 2024-08-22

McNeilus Recalls 2015-2024 Zero Radius Trucks Due to Side Loader Arm Defect

McNeilus is recalling 2015-2024 Zero Radius refuse trucks because the side loader arm may not be properly secured, 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 (side loader arm) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2024 Zero Radius refuse trucks. The recall involves 4,300 vehicles where the side loader arm may not be properly secured, resulting in unexpected movement while driving.

A side loader arm that unexpectedly extends out from the vehicle body while driving increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

McNeilus will provide new latch assemblies and update the vehicle software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2024. 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 — Refuse Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
4,300

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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