Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V538000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V538000 by Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2015 cng refuse and concrete trucks manufactured july 30, 2014, to july 10, 2015 Includes 365 affected units, Pressure Relief Device may not Vent Pressure, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 cng refuse and concrete trucks manufactured july 30, 2014, to july 10, 2015

Defect Summary

Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc. (mcneilus) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 cng refuse and concrete trucks manufactured july 30, 2014, to july 10, 2015. the affected 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.

Corrective Action

Mcneilus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the prd's, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on september 25, 2015. owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. mcneilus' number for this recall is emcara: 15e-059.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V538000
Report Received Date: 2015-08-24T00:00:00
Subject: Pressure relief device may not vent pressure
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 365

Details

MFR Campaign Number: Emcara: 15E-059
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc. (mcneilus) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 cng refuse and concrete trucks manufactured july 30, 2014, to july 10, 2015. the affected 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 Summary: 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 on september 25, 2015. owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. mcneilus' number for this recall is emcara: 15e-059.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 92.01

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NHTSA ID: 15V538000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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