CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Zero Radius trucks. The ejector welds may fail, causing pressure and force to be placed on the hydraulic cylinder, which can cause it to penetrate through the side of the truck body.
- Risk
- A hydraulic cylinder that penetrates the side of a truck body increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- McNeilus will either send service representatives to repair affected vehicles or ship parts to customers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 21, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The ejector welds on certain Zero Radius trucks may fail. When they do, pressure and force are placed on the hydraulic cylinder, which can push through the side of the truck body.
A hydraulic cylinder that penetrates the side of the truck body increases the risk of injury. Owners should take this seriously and not operate the affected truck until the repair has been completed.
The repair is free. McNeilus will either send service representatives to fix the vehicle or ship parts to the owner at no cost. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 21, 2022. You can contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mcneilus Zero Radius | 202120222023 |
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