Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V857000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V857000 by Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 atlantic front loader refuse trucks manufactured may 22, 2015, to october 26, 2015, and equipped with an optional tailgate for a compressed natural gas (cng) system Includes 30 affected units, Missing Reflectors on Tailgate/FMVSS 108, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 atlantic front loader refuse trucks manufactured may 22, 2015, to october 26, 2015, and equipped with an optional tailgate for a compressed natural gas (cng) system

Defect Summary

Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc. (mcneilus) is recalling certain model year 2015 atlantic front loader refuse trucks manufactured may 22, 2015, to october 26, 2015, and equipped with an optional tailgate for a compressed natural gas (cng) system. the affected trucks may have been manufactured without rear and side rear red reflectors. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment."

Corrective Action

Mcneilus will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing four reflectors, free of charge. the recall began on january 8, 2016. owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. mcneilus' number for this recall is vsr-tsb-015.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V857000
Report Received Date: 2015-12-21T00:00:00
Subject: Missing reflectors on tailgate/fmvss 108
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 30

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VSR-TSB-015
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc. (mcneilus) is recalling certain model year 2015 atlantic front loader refuse trucks manufactured may 22, 2015, to october 26, 2015, and equipped with an optional tailgate for a compressed natural gas (cng) system. the affected trucks may have been manufactured without rear and side rear red reflectors. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment."
Consequence Summary: Missing reflectors can cause the vehicle to be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mcneilus will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing four reflectors, free of charge. the recall began on january 8, 2016. owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. mcneilus' number for this recall is vsr-tsb-015.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 15V857000
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