Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 17V-199 · 2013–2015 Mcneilus Refuse Truck
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. recall 17V-199 covers 130 2013–2015 Mcneilus Refuse Truck for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V199000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2013-2015 HD REL-11, REL TG TAG-12, MA-42, M-44, ZR-48, AR-49, and Pacific LoPro FEL-88 Refuse Trucks, equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems by Agility Fuel Systems. The affected CNG systems have flexible stainless steel, sleeved, high pressure hoses that may corrode from exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt.
The risk
Corrosion of the fuel hose may result in a CNG leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
McNeilus will notify owners instructing them to contact Agility to have the defective hose assemblies replaced free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Agility customer service at 1-949-267-7745 or contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is Agility 16E-092.
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
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 23, 2013 to October 23, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.