Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 25, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. recalls 2005–2014 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer

Recall number

15V111000

Brand / firm

Mcneilus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 536 units

Why it was recalled

If the primary braking system fails, the emergency brake system may not achieve the level of performance needed, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Bridgemaster V Mixer vehicles manufactured October 1, 2005, to December 31, 2014. The affected vehicles are built with the optional Bridgemaster parking brake system on the trailing liftable axle. This parking brake system includes a valve that allows the secondary brake pressure to fall below the required 45 psi after one treadle application. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

What to do

McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will install a check valve, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-009.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.