Defect Description For Recall
Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (Mcneilus) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010-2015 Zero Radius (Zr) Side-Loader Refuse Trucks, Model 48, Manufactured January 1, 2010, To April 10, 2015. The Affected Trucks Are Equipped With An Air Actuated Transit Arm Latch That May Loosen Over Time, Causing The Transit Arm Latch To Unintentionally Release, Allowing The Arm To Extend Beyond The Overall Width Of The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
MCNEILUS
Model Of Vehicle
ZR
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V536000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Latch Arm Unexpectedly Extends From The Side Of The Vehicle, There Is An Increased The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Mcneilus Will Notify Owners, And Fleet Service Technicians Will Install A New A Chain Style Transit Arm Latch That Will Keep The Arm From Drifting, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 19, 2015. Owners May Contact Mcneilus Customer Service At 1-888-686-7278. Mcneilus’ Number For This Recall Is Vsr-Tsb-008.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20100101
End Of Manufacture
20150410
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
809
Date Owners Notified
20151019
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150821
Make Campaign Number
VSR-TSB-008