McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Atlantic
— Recall Campaign #15V720000
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Atlantic, Pacific, Contender, and Ultra front loader refuse trucks manufactured March 2, 2012, to October 14, 2015 and equipped with an optional hydraulic test port tube to check hydraulic system pressures and taking hydraulic fluid samples. This tube may crack or break and allow hydraulic fluid to contact hot exhaust and turbo components.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 730 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V720000
| Manufacturer: | McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 02, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V720000 |
| Units affected: | 730 |
- Description:
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Atlantic, Pacific, Contender, and Ultra front loader refuse trucks manufactured March 2, 2012, to October 14, 2015 and equipped with an optional hydraulic test port tube to check hydraulic system pressures and taking hydraulic fluid samples. This tube may crack or break and allow hydraulic fluid to contact hot exhaust and turbo components.
- Consequeces:
- Hydraulic fluid contacting hot exhaust and turbo components increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will remove the optional hydraulic test port tube, and cap off the hydraulic test inlet port, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-014.
- 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.