6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2016-06-10
Description
Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc. (mcneilus) is recalling certain model year 2016 bridgemaster v concrete mixers manufactured april 8, 2016, through may 13, 2016. The affected vehicles have bridge axle tube sleeves that may crack along the tube sleeve welds.
Consequence
If one tube sleeve cracks, vehicle handling may be affected. If both tube sleeves crack, the bridge axle may detach from the vehicle. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The owners have been notified and all the affected vehicles have had the bridge axles replaced, free of charge. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. The recall began on may 24, 2016. Owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-507-374-6321. Mcneilus' number for this recall is hendrickson tb-h801.
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.
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2017-04-06
Description
Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc. (mcneilus) is recalling certain 2014-2016 standard (rel-10), heavy duty (rel-11), extra compaction (xc/rel-13), 3.5 yd tag axle (tg/rel-16), atlantic front loader (fel-29), zero radius (zr/asl-48), autoreach (ar/asl-49), pacific ultra front loader (fel-76) and pacific full eject front loader (fel-87) refuse trucks, and bridgemaster(bmv) and standard (std) concrete mixers, equipped with cummins isx12g compressed natural gas (cng) engines. These vehicles may have been built with an incorrect fitting to connect the low pressure cng hose to the cng fuel filter.
Consequence
The incorrect fitting may result in a cng leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, the hose may disconnect from the filter and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mcneilus will notify owners, and pay for the owner's service technicians to install the correct fitting. The recall began on april 28, 2017. Owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. Mcneilus' number for this recall is vsr-tsb-017.
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.
DEFECT #3 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: BACK-UP ALARM
Posted on: 2017-06-06
Description
Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc. (mcneilus) is recalling certain 2016-2017 bridgemaster v concrete mixers, equipped with both flex controls and an optional broadband backup alarm. The backup camera display may shut off and the alarm may stop sounding if the truck is in reverse for an extended period of time.
Consequence
If the backup alarm stops emitting the alarm sound when the truck is still reversing, others may not be alerted that the truck is backing up, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Mcneilus has notified owners, and dealers will add a relay into the electrical circuit for the backup alarm system, free of charge. Owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-507-374-6321.
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.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2018-05-18
Description
Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc. (mcneilus) is recalling certain 2008-2018 bridgemaster v concrete mixers equipped with an optional composite material hydraulic tank. The filler neck check valve may seal the tank too tightly, causing the tank to overpressurize and possibly rupture.
Consequence
If the tank ruptures it may cause hydraulic fluid to spill. The ruptured tank can cause injuries from plastic debris. The spilled hydraulic fluid could be hot which could cause burn injuries. If the vehicle is on the road when the tank ruptures, the tank pieces or spilled hydraulic fluid may cause a road hazard which could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mcneilus has notified owners, and dealers will replace the filler neck, free of charge. The recall began on june 4, 2018. Owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. Mcneilus' number for the recall is vsr-tsb-018.
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.
DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2018-05-18
Description
Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc. (mcneilus) is recalling certain 2008-2018 bridgemaster v concrete mixers equipped with an optional composite material hydraulic tank. The filler neck check valve may seal the tank too tightly, causing the tank to overpressurize and possibly rupture.
Consequence
If the tank ruptures it may cause hydraulic fluid to spill. The ruptured tank can cause injuries from plastic debris. The spilled hydraulic fluid could be hot which could cause burn injuries. If the vehicle is on the road when the tank ruptures, the tank pieces or spilled hydraulic fluid may cause a road hazard which could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mcneilus has notified owners, and dealers will replace the filler neck, free of charge. The recall began on june 4, 2018. Owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. Mcneilus' number for the recall is vsr-tsb-018.
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.
DEFECT #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Posted on: 2019-09-18
Description
Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc. (mcneilus) is recalling certain 2013-2018 bridgemaster mixer, standard mixer, model 49 autoreach side loader, model 48 zero radius side loader, model 78 meridian front loader, model 29 atlantic front loader, model 87 contender front loader, model 42 manual automated side loader, model 16 3.5 yard tg rear loader, model 11 heavy duty rear loader, model 66 40.60 split body rear loader, model 10 standard rear loader, model 12 tailgate tag axle rear loader, and model 13 high compaction rear loader vehicles. The vehicles are powered with compressed natural gas (cng) and are equipped with pressure relief devices (prd) that may not function as designed, failing to vent a buildup of pressure, such as could occur if the cng tank was exposed to fire.
Consequence
If the prd does not activate in the event of a buildup of pressure, the cng tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury.
Corrective Action
Mcneilus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the prd's, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 30, 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.