McNeilus Rear Loader (McNeilus) – Lighting Installation Error (2024)
Improperly located license plate light may reduce vehicle visibility.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 MCNEILUS REAR LOADER
Brand
MCNEILUS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain 2012 MCNEILUS REAR LOADER vehicles due to exterior lighting issues. An improperly illuminated license plate reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2010-2024 Rear Loader vehicles. The license plate light was installed in the wrong location and may not fully illuminate the license plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An improperly illuminated license plate reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will relocate the light free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2024. Owners may contact McNeilus Customer Service at 1-888-686-7278.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026