Recalls for 2012 Bridgemaster V Concrete Mixer

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE

Posted on: 2013-06-12
Description
Mcneilus truck and manufacturing, inc.  (mcneilus) is recalling certain bridgemaster v concrete mixers equipped with hendrickson trailer axles using a square axle cross tube, produced between september 9, 2011 and may 8, 2013.  In the affected vehicles, the fender may be insufficiently tightened to the trailing axle and the fender mounting bracket can crack and fail potentially resulting in the fender and/or fender tube detaching from the axle.  

Consequence
If components of the fender detach from the vehicle, it may create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Mcneilus will notify owners, and service facilities will replace the fender brackets and new mounting hardware, free of charge.  The recall began on july 5, 2013.  Owners may contact mcneilus at 1-888-686-7278 or by email at mtmrefuseservice@mcneilusco.com.  Mcneilus's recall number is 41-0967369.

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.