CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Problem
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2016-2018 McNeilus Meridian Front Loader, Atlantic Front Loader, XE Rear Loader, Bridgemaster Mixer, Standard Mixer, and Oshkosh S-Series vehicles, equipped with certain MPVE-250 One-Turn Valves (OTV) on the CNG fuel tanks. If the valve knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body.
- Risk
- The forcible ejection of the stem may increase the risk of injury to those nearby. Additionally, the unintended release of CNG can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve with a valve from another brand, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2019 . Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
- 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 McNeilus and Oshkosh S-Series trucks from model years 2016 to 2018 have a CNG fuel tank valve, the MPVE-250 One-Turn Valve, that can fail if its knob is turned more than one full turn. When this happens, a snap ring may break and the valve stem can forcibly eject from the valve body.
The ejected stem can injure people nearby, and the unintended release of compressed natural gas can increase the risk of a fire.
Owners should contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278 to be notified. The repair is free: an authorized dealer will replace the valve with one from another brand at no cost. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle