2015–2024 Mcneilus Zero Radius recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2015-2024 Zero Radius refuse trucks. The side loader arm may not be properly secured, resulting in unexpected movement while driving.
💥 The risk
A side loader arm that unexpectedly extends out from the vehicle body while driving increases the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
McNeilus will provide new latch assemblies, free of charge. In addition, a McNeilus technician will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2024. Owners may contact McNeilus' customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
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
- 24V632000
- Manufacturer
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 4,300
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
- Owner phone
- 1-888-686-7278
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 18, 2024
- Built
- Jun 7, 2015 – Aug 19, 2024
- 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.nhtsa.gov.