EngineRecall 15V-720 · Mcneilus vehicles
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. recall 15V-720 covers 730 Mcneilus vehicles for a engine problem, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 59% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V720000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Atlantic, Pacific, Contender, and Ultra front loader refuse trucks manufactured March 2, 2012, to October 14, 2015 and equipped with an optional hydraulic test port tube to check hydraulic system pressures and taking hydraulic fluid samples. This tube may crack or break and allow hydraulic fluid to contact hot exhaust and turbo components.
The risk
Hydraulic fluid contacting hot exhaust and turbo components increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will remove the optional hydraulic test port tube, and cap off the hydraulic test inlet port, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-014.
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
59%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 2, 2012 to October 14, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.