Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V536000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V536000 by Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.. Affecting model year 2010-2015 zero radius (zr) side-loader refuse trucks, model 48, manufactured january 1, 2010, to april 10, 2015 Includes 809 affected units, Transit Arm Latch May Loosen, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2010-2015 zero radius (zr) side-loader refuse trucks, model 48, manufactured january 1, 2010, to april 10, 2015
Defect Summary
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.
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.