NHTSA Recall 15V111000: Air (parking brake)
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 536 vehicles. It affects 2005–2014 McNeilus Bridgemaster V Mixer.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V111000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VSR-TSB-009 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › CONVENTIONAL › AIR |
| Report received | February 25, 2015 |
| Owner notification | March 10, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Bridgemaster V Mixer vehicles manufactured October 1, 2005, to December 31, 2014. The affected vehicles are built with the optional Bridgemaster parking brake system on the trailing liftable axle. This parking brake system includes a valve that allows the secondary brake pressure to fall below the required 45 psi after one treadle application. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety risk
If the primary braking system fails, the emergency brake system may not achieve the level of performance needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will install a check valve, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-009.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V111000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| McNeilus Bridgemaster V Mixer | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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.