Mcneilus XE Rear Loader recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

December 3, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. recalls 2016–2018 Mcneilus, Oshkosh — 6 models

Recall number

18V858000

Brand / firm

Mcneilus, Oshkosh

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 199 units

Why it was recalled

The forcible ejection of the stem may increase the risk of injury to those nearby. Additionally, the unintended release of CNG can increase the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2016-2018 McNeilus Meridian Front Loader, Atlantic Front Loader, XE Rear Loader, Bridgemaster Mixer, Standard Mixer, and Oshkosh S-Series vehicles, equipped with certain MPVE-250 One-Turn Valves (OTV) on the CNG fuel tanks. If the valve knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body.

What to do

McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve with a valve from another brand, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2019 . Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.