NHTSA Recall 15V536000: Equipment
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 809 vehicles. It affects 2010–2015 McNeilus Zr.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V536000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VSR-TSB-008 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | August 21, 2015 |
| Owner notification | October 19, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Zero Radius (ZR) Side-Loader Refuse Trucks, model 48, manufactured January 1, 2010, to April 10, 2015. The affected trucks are equipped with an air actuated transit arm latch that may loosen over time, causing the transit arm latch to unintentionally release, allowing the arm to extend beyond the overall width of the vehicle.
Safety risk
If the latch arm unexpectedly extends from the side of the vehicle, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy
McNeilus will notify owners, and fleet service technicians will install a new a chain style transit arm latch that will keep the arm from drifting, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-008.
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 15V536000
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.