NHTSA Recall 15V538000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V538000; Date: Aug. 24, 2015
If the prd does not activate in the event of a buildup of pressure, the cng tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Mcneilus Cng Concrete Truck; 2015 Mcneilus Cng Concrete Truck; 2014 Mcneilus Cng Refuse Truck; 2015 Mcneilus Cng Refuse Truck
Component: Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices
Manufactured by: Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Affected Units:: 365
Recall Summary:
Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc. (mcneilus) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 cng refuse and concrete trucks manufactured July 30, 2014, to July 10, 2015. The affected vehicles are powered with compressed natural gas (cng) and are equipped with pressure relief devices (prd) that may not function as designed, failing to vent a buildup of pressure, such as could occur if the cng tank was exposed to fire.
How to Fix:
Mcneilus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the prd's, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2015. Owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. Mcneilus' number for this recall is emcara: 15e-059.
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: Sep 25, 2015
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