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McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 8 model years of the McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader (2012–2019).

6
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
2015
year with most recalls

Pick your McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2019 McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader10
2018 McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader20
2017 McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader20
2016 McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader20
2015 McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader40
2014 McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader30
2013 McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader30
2012 McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader10

All McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Pressure relief devices (fuel system)

    NHTSA 19V656000 Reported 330 vehicles potentially affected McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.

    McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Bridgemaster Mixer, Standard Mixer, Model 49 Autoreach Side Loader, Model 48 Zero Radius Side Loader, Model 78 Meridian Front Loader, Model 29 Atlantic Front Loader, Model 87 Contender Front Loader, Model 42 Manual Automated Side Loader, Model 16 3.5 yard TG…

    Remedy: McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PRD's, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2019. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278.

    Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

  2. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 19V485000 Reported 18 vehicles potentially affected Oshkosh Corporation

    Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain 2019 McNeilus Meridian FEL, Atlantic FEL, Contender FEL refuse trucks. The battery cables may have been incorrectly routed and may rub against the fuse box bracket, causing the positive battery cable insulation to wear through.

    Remedy: Oshkosh will notify owners to inspect the battery box and reroute the battery cables to ensure they do not come into contact with the fuse box bracket or battery bolts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may…

    Model years: 2019

  3. Fuel system, other

    NHTSA 18V858000 Reported 199 vehicles potentially affected McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.

    McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2016-2018 McNeilus Meridian Front Loader, Atlantic Front Loader, XE Rear Loader, Bridgemaster Mixer, Standard Mixer, and Oshkosh S-Series vehicles, equipped with certain MPVE-250 One-Turn Valves (OTV) on the CNG fuel tanks. If the valve knob is turned more than one…

    Remedy: McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve with a valve from another brand, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2019 . Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278.

    Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018

  4. Equipment

    NHTSA 15V857000 Reported 30 vehicles potentially affected McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.

    McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2015 Atlantic front loader refuse trucks manufactured May 22, 2015, to October 26, 2015, and equipped with an optional tailgate for a compressed natural gas (CNG) system. The affected trucks may have been manufactured without rear and side rear red…

    Remedy: McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing four reflectors, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number…

    Model years: 2015

  5. Engine and equipment

    NHTSA 15V720000 Reported 730 vehicles potentially affected McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.

    McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Atlantic, Pacific, Contender, and Ultra front loader refuse trucks manufactured March 2, 2012, to October 14, 2015 and equipped with an optional hydraulic test port tube to check hydraulic system pressures and taking hydraulic fluid samples. This…

    Remedy: McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will remove the optional hydraulic test port tube, and cap off the hydraulic test inlet port, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus…

    Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

  6. Equipment

    NHTSA 15V572000 Reported 6,745 vehicles potentially affected McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

    Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015

Other McNeilus models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.