Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 21, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. recalls 2015 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader

Recall number

15V857000

Brand / firm

Mcneilus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 30 units

Why it was recalled

Missing reflectors can cause the vehicle to be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2015 Atlantic front loader refuse trucks manufactured May 22, 2015, to October 26, 2015, and equipped with an optional tailgate for a compressed natural gas (CNG) system. The affected trucks may have been manufactured without rear and side rear red reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

What to do

McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing four reflectors, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-015.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.