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NHTSARecalled 2015-09-14

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. — EQUIPMENT

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2013 MCNEILUS REAR LOADER; 2014 MCNEILUS REAR LOADER; 2015 MCNEILUS REAR LOADER; 2013 MCNEILUS XXC REAR LOADER; 2014 MCNEILUS ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER; 2014 MCNEILUS XXC REAR LOADER; 2013 MCNEILUS STANDARD MIXER; 2014 MCNEILUS STANDARD MIXER; 2015 MCNEILUS STANDARD MIXER; 2015 MCNEILUS SLIDING TRAILER; 2015 MCNEILUS ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER; 2014 MCNEILUS ZR; 2015 MCNEILUS ZR; 2014 MCNEILUS AUTOREACH; 2014 MCNEILUS BRIDGEMASTER V MIXER; 2013 MCNEILUS ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER; 2015 MCNEILUS XXC REAR LOADER; 2013 MCNEILUS SLIDING TRAILER; 2014 MCNEILUS SLIDING TRAILER; 2013 MCNEILUS PACIFIC FRONT LOADER; 2013 MCNEILUS ZR; 2013 MCNEILUS METRO PAK REAR LOADER; 2014 MCNEILUS PACIFIC FRONT LOADER; 2015 MCNEILUS PACIFIC FRONT LOADER; 2014 MCNEILUS METRO PAK REAR LOADER; +5 more

  • Brand MCNEILUS

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain concrete mixers and refuse trucks from model years 2013-2015 that were manufactured between August 1, 2013, and May 14, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed, creating a fire safety risk.

McNeilus will notify owners and provide instructions from Kidde to inspect their fire extinguishers. Kidde will replace any defective fire extinguishers at no cost. Owners of affected vehicles should contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278 for more information about the recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

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