The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V800000·Announced 2025-11-19

McNeilus Recalls 2024-2025 Volterra ZSL Trucks Due to Software Error

McNeilus is recalling 2024-2025 Volterra ZSL side loader garbage trucks because a software error may cause grabber fingers to move without operator input, posing a risk of injury or crash.

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 where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential injury or crash without confirmed fatalities or serious injuries.

Plain-English summary

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain 2024-2025 Volterra ZSL side loader garbage trucks. The recall addresses a software error that may cause the grabber fingers to move without input from the operator.

Unintentional movement of the grabber fingers may strike a person or vehicle next to the truck, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or crashes associated with this defect.

McNeilus will update the software free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 5, 2026. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
MCNEILUS VOLTERRA ZSL
Brand
MCNEILUS
Manufacturer
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
160

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)

  • VOLTERRA ZSL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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