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Recall 15V-572: 2013–2015 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader, 2013–2015 Mcneilus Autoreach and 8 more

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Sep 14, 2015, covering about 6,745 vehicles.

NHTSA number
15V-572
Report date
Sep 14, 2015
Vehicles affected
6,745
Owners notified
Oct 19, 2015

The problem

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc., (McNelius) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 McNeilus Bridge Master Mixer, Standard Mixer, Sliding Trailer Mixer, Standard Rear Loader, Rear Loader w/3.5 YD HD Tail, Zero Radius Automated, Auto Reach, Atlantic Front Loader, Split Body Rear Loader, Rear Loader w/Tag Axle, Metro Pak Rear Loader, XXC Rear Loader, and Pacific Front Loader vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to May 14, 2015. These concrete mixers and refuse trucks are equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.

The risk

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.

The fix

McNeilus will notify owners, and advise them to follow the provided instructions from Kidde to inspect their fire extinguishers. Kidde will replace the fire extinguishers as necessary, 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 Kidde: CPSC 15-079.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerMcNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
ComponentEquipment
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number15V572000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader2013, 2014, 2015All years
Mcneilus Autoreach2013, 2014, 2015All years
Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer2013, 2014, 2015All years
Mcneilus Metro PAK Rear Loader2013, 2014, 2015All years
Mcneilus Pacific Front Loader2013, 2014, 2015All years
Mcneilus Rear Loader2013, 2014, 2015All years
Mcneilus Sliding Trailer2013, 2014, 2015All years
Mcneilus Standard Mixer2013, 2014, 2015All years
Mcneilus XXC Rear Loader2013, 2014, 2015All years
Mcneilus ZR2013, 2014, 2015All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V-572?

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc., (McNelius) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 McNeilus Bridge Master Mixer, Standard Mixer, Sliding Trailer Mixer, Standard Rear Loader, Rear Loader w/3.5 YD HD Tail, Zero Radius Automated, Auto Reach, Atlantic Front Loader, Split Body Rear Loader, Rear Loader w/Tag Axle, Metro Pak Rear Loader, XXC Rear Loader, and Pacific Front Loader vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to May 14, 2015. These concrete mixers and refuse trucks are equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.

How is recall 15V-572 fixed?

McNeilus will notify owners, and advise them to follow the provided instructions from Kidde to inspect their fire extinguishers. Kidde will replace the fire extinguishers as necessary, 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 Kidde: CPSC 15-079.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.