MCNEILUS 2013 MCNEILUS ZR Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 MCNEILUS ZR
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 ZR vehicles due to equipment issues. If the latch arm unexpectedly extends from the side of the vehicle, there is an increased 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 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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the latch arm unexpectedly extends from the side of the vehicle, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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