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Mcneilus Refuse Truck Recall 17V228: Fuel Leak and Stall Risk From Wrong CNG Hose Fitting

NHTSA campaign 17V228, reported April 4, 2017, 258 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some trucks were built with an incorrect fitting connecting the low-pressure compressed natural gas (CNG) hose to the CNG fuel filter. Over time this can cause a CNG leak. If the leaking gas meets an ignition source, it may start a fire. The hose can also disconnect from the filter, causing the engine to stall, which raises the risk of a crash.

The remedy is free. McNeilus will notify owners and pay for an authorized service technician to install the correct fitting. Owners can contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278, referencing recall number VSR-TSB-017. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls and have the repair completed promptly.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V228McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Standard (REL-10), Heavy Duty (REL-11), Extra Compaction (XC/REL-13), 3.5 yd Tag Axle (TG/REL-16), Atlantic Front Loader (FEL-29), Zero Radius (ZR/ASL-48), AutoReach (AR/ASL-49), Pacific Ultra Front Loader (FEL-76) and Pacific Full Eject Front Loader (FEL-87) refuse trucks, and Bridgemaster(BMV) and Standard (STD) concrete mixers, equipped with Cummins ISX12G compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. These vehicles may have been built with an incorrect fitting to connect the low pressure CNG hose to the CNG fuel filter.
Risk
The incorrect fitting may result in a CNG leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, the hose may disconnect from the filter and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
McNeilus will notify owners, and pay for the owner's service technicians to install the correct fitting. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-017.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer201420152016
Mcneilus Refuse Truck201420152016
Mcneilus Standard Mixer201420152016