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
makesAndModelsmodel 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.