Defect Description For Recall
Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (Mcneilus) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014-2015 Cng Refuse And Concrete Trucks Manufactured July 30, 2014, To July 10, 2015. The Affected Vehicles Are Powered With Compressed Natural Gas (Cng) And Are Equipped With Pressure Relief Devices (Prd) That May Not FunCTIon As Designed, Failing To Vent A Buildup Of Pressure, Such As Could Occur If The Cng Tank Was Exposed To Fire.
Make Of Vehicle
MCNEILUS
Model Of Vehicle
CNG CONCRETE TRUCK
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V538000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Pressure Relief Devices
Effect Of Defect
If The Prd Does Not Activate In The Event Of A Buildup Of Pressure, The Cng Tank May Explode, Increasing The Risk Of Fire And Injury.
Fix Defect
Mcneilus Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Prd’S, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 25, 2015. Owners May Contact Mcneilus Customer Service At 1-888-686-7278. Mcneilus’ Number For This Recall Is Emcara: 15E-059.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140730
End Of Manufacture
20150710
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
365
Date Owners Notified
20150925
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150824
Make Campaign Number
Emcara: 15E-059