NHTSA Recall 15V536000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V536000; Date: Aug. 21, 2015
If the latch arm unexpectedly extends from the side of the vehicle, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Mcneilus ZR; 2011 Mcneilus ZR; 2012 Mcneilus ZR; 2013 Mcneilus ZR; 2014 Mcneilus ZR; 2015 Mcneilus ZR
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Affected Units:: 809
Recall Summary:
Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc. (mcneilus) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 zero radius (zr) side-loader refuse trucks, model 48, manufactured January 1, 2010, to April 10, 2015. The affected trucks are equipped with an air actuated transit arm latch that may loosen over time, causing the transit arm latch to unintentionally release, allowing the arm to extend beyond the overall width of the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Mcneilus will notify owners, and fleet service technicians will install a new a chain style transit arm latch that will keep the arm from drifting, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. Mcneilus' number for this recall is vsr-TSB-008.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 19, 2015
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