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Mcneilus 2012–2015 Engine recall

Recalled November 2, 2015 · NHTSA recall 15V720000 · Mcneilus

Hazard
Hydraulic fluid contacting hot exhaust and turbo components increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Units
730 units

Description

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.

Product
Mcneilus ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER · Mcneilus CONTENDER FRONT LOADER · Mcneilus PACIFIC FRONT LOADER · Mcneilus ULTRA FRONT LOADER
Manufacturer(s)
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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