Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V111000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V111000 by Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.. Affecting model year 2005-2014 bridgemaster v mixer vehicles manufactured october 1, 2005, to december 31, 2014 Includes 536 affected units, Secondary Brake Pressure Insufficient/FMVSS 121, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2005-2014 bridgemaster v mixer vehicles manufactured october 1, 2005, to december 31, 2014

Defect Summary

Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc. (mcneilus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 bridgemaster v mixer vehicles manufactured october 1, 2005, to december 31, 2014. The affected vehicles are built with the optional bridgemaster parking brake system on the trailing liftable axle. This parking brake system includes a valve that allows the secondary brake pressure to fall below the required 45 psi after one treadle application. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

Mcneilus will notify owners, and dealers will install a check valve, free of charge. the recall began on march 10, 2015. owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. mcneilus' number for this recall is vsr-tsb-009.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V111000
Report Received Date: 2015-02-25T00:00:00
Subject: Secondary brake pressure insufficient/fmvss 121
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 536

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VSR-TSB-009
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc. (mcneilus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 bridgemaster v mixer vehicles manufactured october 1, 2005, to december 31, 2014. The affected vehicles are built with the optional bridgemaster parking brake system on the trailing liftable axle. This parking brake system includes a valve that allows the secondary brake pressure to fall below the required 45 psi after one treadle application. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence Summary: If the primary braking system fails, the emergency brake system may not achieve the level of performance needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mcneilus will notify owners, and dealers will install a check valve, free of charge. the recall began on march 10, 2015. owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. mcneilus' number for this recall is vsr-tsb-009.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 52.24

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NHTSA ID: 15V111000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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