NHTSA Recall 22V716000
Filed by McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2022-09-23. An estimated 1,140 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Zero Radius trucks. The ejector welds may fail, causing pressure and force to be placed on the hydraulic cylinder, which can cause it to penetrate through the side of the truck body.
Risk
A hydraulic cylinder that penetrates the side of a truck body increases the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
McNeilus will either send service representatives to repair affected vehicles or ship parts to customers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 21, 2022. Owners may contact McNeilus' customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
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.nhtsa.gov.