NHTSA Recall 15V720000: Engine and equipment
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 730 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V720000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VSR-TSB-014 |
| Components | ENGINE; EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | November 2, 2015 |
| Owner notification | December 16, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 tube may crack or break and allow hydraulic fluid to contact hot exhaust and turbo components.
Safety risk
Hydraulic fluid contacting hot exhaust and turbo components increases the risk of a fire.
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 customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-014.
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 15V720000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| McNeilus Contender Front Loader | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| McNeilus Pacific Front Loader | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| McNeilus Ultra Front Loader | 2012, 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.