NHTSA Recall 15V572000: Equipment
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,745 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V572000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Kidde: CPSC 15-079 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | September 14, 2015 |
| Owner notification | October 19, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc., (McNelius) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 McNeilus Bridge Master Mixer, Standard Mixer, Sliding Trailer Mixer, Standard Rear Loader, Rear Loader w/3.5 YD HD Tail, Zero Radius Automated, Auto Reach, Atlantic Front Loader, Split Body Rear Loader, Rear Loader w/Tag Axle, Metro Pak Rear Loader, XXC Rear Loader, and Pacific Front Loader vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to May 14, 2015. These concrete mixers and refuse trucks are equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.
Safety risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
McNeilus will notify owners, and advise them to follow the provided instructions from Kidde to inspect their fire extinguishers. Kidde will replace the fire extinguishers as necessary, 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 Kidde: CPSC 15-079.
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 15V572000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| McNeilus Autoreach | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| McNeilus Bridgemaster V Mixer | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| McNeilus Metro Pak Rear Loader | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| McNeilus Pacific Front Loader | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| McNeilus Rear Loader | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| McNeilus Sliding Trailer | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| McNeilus Standard Mixer | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| McNeilus Xxc Rear Loader | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| McNeilus Zr | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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.