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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Zero Radius (ZR) Side-Loader Refuse Trucks, model 48, manufactured January 1, 2010, to April 10, 2015. The affected trucks are equipped with an air actuated transit arm latch that may loosen over time, causing the transit arm latch to unintentionally release, allowing the arm to extend beyond the overall width of the vehicle.
- Risk
- If the latch arm unexpectedly extends from the side of the vehicle, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- McNeilus will notify owners, and fleet service technicians will install a new a chain style transit arm latch that will keep the arm from drifting, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-008.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2010-2015 Zero Radius side-loader refuse trucks, the air-actuated transit arm latch can loosen over time. If it loosens, the transit arm can unintentionally release and extend beyond the overall width of the vehicle.
An arm that unexpectedly swings out from the side of the truck increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected trucks should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
The remedy is free. McNeilus will notify owners, and fleet service technicians will install a new chain-style transit arm latch that keeps the arm from drifting. To find out if your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278 (recall number VSR-TSB-008).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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