2015 McNeilus Contender Front Loader Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2015 McNeilus Contender Front Loader. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2015 McNeilus Contender Front Loader
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Pressure relief devices (fuel system)
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.
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Engine and equipment
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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2015 McNeilus Contender Front Loader. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare McNeilus Contender Front Loader model years
Recall and complaint counts for every McNeilus Contender Front Loader model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2015 McNeilus Contender Front Loader
How do I know if my 2015 McNeilus Contender Front Loader has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2015 McNeilus Contender Front Loader; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised McNeilus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 15V720000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other McNeilus models
- Atlantic0 complaints
- Atlantic Front Loader0 complaints
- Atlantic Rfel0 complaints
- Autoreach0 complaints
- Bridgemaster0 complaints
- Bridgemaster V0 complaints
- Bridgemaster V Mixer0 complaints
- Cng Concrete Truck0 complaints
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.