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ModerateNHTSA·24V766000·Announced 2024-10-15

McNeilus Recalls Rear Loaders Due to License Plate Light Defect

McNeilus is recalling 2010-2024 Rear Loader vehicles because the license plate light is installed in the wrong location, potentially failing to fully illuminate the plate.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a compliance defect regarding lighting that increases crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported, and it is not a structural defect, fitting the Moderate criteria for low-risk or theoretical hazards.

Plain-English summary

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain 2010-2024 Rear Loader vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the license plate light was installed in the wrong location. As a result, the light may not fully illuminate the license plate, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

An improperly illuminated license plate reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will relocate the light free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 2, 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 REAR LOADER
Brand
MCNEILUS
Manufacturer
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
431

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)

  • REAR LOADER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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