Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MCNEILUS | ZR |
| 2011 | MCNEILUS | ZR |
| 2012 | MCNEILUS | ZR |
| 2013 | MCNEILUS | ZR |
| 2014 | MCNEILUS | ZR |
| 2015 | MCNEILUS | ZR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.