Conventional: airRecall 15V-111 · 2005–2014 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. recall 15V-111 covers 536 2005–2014 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer for a conventional: air problem, reported to NHTSA on February 25, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 52% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V111000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Bridgemaster V Mixer vehicles manufactured October 1, 2005, to December 31, 2014. The affected vehicles are built with the optional Bridgemaster parking brake system on the trailing liftable axle. This parking brake system includes a valve that allows the secondary brake pressure to fall below the required 45 psi after one treadle application. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
The risk
If the primary braking system fails, the emergency brake system may not achieve the level of performance needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will install a check valve, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-009.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
52%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.