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NHTSA Recall 24V632000: Mechanical (equipment)

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,300 vehicles. It affects 2015–2024 McNeilus Zero Radius.

4,300
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (October 18)
NHTSA campaign24V632000
ComponentEQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL
Report receivedAugust 22, 2024
Owner notificationOctober 18, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2015-2024 Zero Radius refuse trucks. The side loader arm may not be properly secured, resulting in unexpected movement while driving.

Safety risk

A side loader arm that unexpectedly extends out from the vehicle body while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

McNeilus will provide new latch assemblies, free of charge. In addition, a McNeilus technician will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2024. Owners may contact McNeilus' customer service at 1-888-686-7278.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V632000

Make and modelModel years
McNeilus Zero Radius2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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.