Recalls for 2012 Mcneilus Zr

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

Posted on: 2012-05-24
Description
Mcneilus is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 zr trucks, manufactured from april 26, 2010, through may 1, 2012 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108 ¿lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.¿ the hazard warning lamps do not work when the ignition is in the off position.

Consequence
Inadequate lighting could reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the potential for a crash.

Corrective Action
Mcneilus will notify owners, and mcneilus service technicians will connect the hazard warning lights directly to the vehicle¿s power supply, free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin in early june 2012.  Owners may contact mcneilus at 507-374-6321.  

Notes
Mcneilus safety recall no.  41-0967369.  Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2015-08-21
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.

Consequence
If the latch arm unexpectedly extends from the side of the vehicle, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

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.