McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 McNeilus Concrete
— Recall Campaign #14V135000
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 McNeilus Concrete Standard and Bridgemaster V concrete mixers, manufactured October 25, 2013, through February 14, 2014, and equipped with the optional vertical chute rack design. The subject vehicles have extension chutes that can unexpectedly fall out of the rack.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 213 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V135000
| Manufacturer: | McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 19, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V135000 |
| Units affected: | 213 |
- Description:
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 McNeilus Concrete Standard and Bridgemaster V concrete mixers, manufactured October 25, 2013, through February 14, 2014, and equipped with the optional vertical chute rack design. The subject vehicles have extension chutes that can unexpectedly fall out of the rack.
- Consequeces:
- An extension chute that falls from the rack may create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical chute rack with a new design, free of charge. Owners may contact Mcneilus at 1-507-374-6321. McNeilus' number for this recall is 41-0967369.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.