MCNEILUS 2013 MCNEILUS REAR LOADER Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 MCNEILUS REAR LOADER
Brand
MCNEILUS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain 2013 MCNEILUS REAR LOADER vehicles due to equipment issues. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc., (McNelius) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 McNeilus Bridge Master Mixer, Standard Mixer, Sliding Trailer Mixer, Standard Rear Loader, Rear Loader w/3.5 YD HD Tail, Zero Radius Automated, Auto Reach, Atlantic Front Loader, Split Body Rear Loader, Rear Loader w/Tag Axle, Metro Pak Rear Loader, XXC Rear Loader, and Pacific Front Loader vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to May 14, 2015. These concrete mixers and refuse trucks are equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
McNeilus will notify owners, and advise them to follow the provided instructions from Kidde to inspect their fire extinguishers. Kidde will replace the fire extinguishers as necessary, 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 Kidde: CPSC 15-079.
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