Equipment: mechanical
- Component
- Equipment: mechanical
- Manufacturer
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 4,300
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-08-22
- Owners notified
- 2024-10-18
Defect description
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2015-2024 Zero Radius refuse trucks. The side loader arm may not be properly secured, resulting in unexpected movement while driving.
Safety risk
A side loader arm that unexpectedly extends out from the vehicle body while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
McNeilus will provide new latch assemblies, free of charge. In addition, a McNeilus technician will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2024. Owners may contact McNeilus' customer service at 1-888-686-7278.