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NHTSA Recall 12V236000: Hazard flashing warning lights (exterior lighting)

MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 270 vehicles. It affects 2010–2012 McNeilus Zr.

270
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2012
owners notified (June 18)
NHTSA campaign12V236000
Manufacturer campaign41-0967369
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Report receivedMay 22, 2012
Owner notificationJune 18, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mcneilus is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 zr trucks, manufactured from april 26, 2010, through may 1, 2012 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108 “lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.” the hazard warning lamps do not work when the ignition is in the off position.

Safety risk

Inadequate lighting could reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the potential for a crash.

Remedy

Mcneilus will notify owners, and mcneilus service technicians will connect the hazard warning lights directly to the vehicle’s power supply, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in early june 2012. Owners may contact mcneilus at 507-374-6321.

Notes

Mcneilus safety recall no. 41-0967369. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V236000

Make and modelModel years
McNeilus Zr2010, 2011, 2012

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.