CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Certain 2014-2015 compressed natural gas (CNG) concrete and refuse trucks may have pressure relief devices that do not work as designed. If pressure builds up inside the CNG fuel tank, for example when the tank is exposed to fire, the device may fail to vent that pressure.
If the pressure relief device does not activate, the CNG tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and serious injury.
McNeilus will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and replace the pressure relief devices as needed, free of charge. Owners can contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278 and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mcneilus CNG Concrete Truck | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| Mcneilus CNG Refuse Truck | 20142015 |