Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

November 2, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. recalls 2012–2015 Mcneilus — 4 models

Recall number

15V720000

Brand / firm

Mcneilus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 730 units

Why it was recalled

Hydraulic fluid contacting hot exhaust and turbo components increases the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.