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NHTSA Recall 25V800000: Equipment

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 160 vehicles. It affects 2024–2025 McNeilus Volterra Zsl.

160
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (January 5)
NHTSA campaign25V800000
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report receivedNovember 19, 2025
Owner notificationJanuary 5, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Volterra ZSL side loader garbage trucks. A software error may cause the grabber fingers to move without input from the operator.

Safety risk

Grabber fingers that unintentionally moves may strike a person or vehicle next to the truck, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

McNeilus will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2026. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V800000

Make and modelModel years
McNeilus Volterra Zsl2024, 2025

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.