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McNeilus Contender Front Loader Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 8 model years of the McNeilus Contender Front Loader (2012–2019).

3
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
2013
year with most recalls

Pick your McNeilus Contender Front Loader model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2019 McNeilus Contender Front Loader10
2018 McNeilus Contender Front Loader10
2017 McNeilus Contender Front Loader10
2016 McNeilus Contender Front Loader10
2015 McNeilus Contender Front Loader20
2014 McNeilus Contender Front Loader20
2013 McNeilus Contender Front Loader20
2012 McNeilus Contender Front Loader10

All McNeilus Contender Front Loader recalls (3)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a McNeilus Contender 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. 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

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.