Tank assembly: pressure relief devicesRecall 15V-538 · Mcneilus vehicles
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. recall 15V-538 covers 365 Mcneilus vehicles for a tank assembly: pressure relief devices problem, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V538000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 CNG Refuse and Concrete trucks manufactured July 30, 2014, to July 10, 2015. The affected vehicles are powered with compressed natural gas (CNG) and are equipped with pressure relief devices (PRD) that may not function as designed, failing to vent a buildup of pressure, such as could occur if the CNG tank was exposed to fire.
The risk
If the PRD does not activate in the event of a buildup of pressure, the CNG tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury.
The fix
McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PRD's, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is Emcara: 15E-059.
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
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 30, 2014 to July 10, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.