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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 15V572📅 Sep 14, 2015

2013–2015 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader & 2013–2015 Mcneilus Autoreach + 8 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V572000
Manufacturer recall #
Kidde: CPSC 15-079
Manufacturer
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Vehicles affected
6,745
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-888-686-7278
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 19, 2015
Built
Aug 1, 2013 – Oct 14, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V572 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V572?

2013–2015 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader & 2013–2015 Mcneilus Autoreach + 8 more. 6,745 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mcneilus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-686-7278.