Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer (2016): Suspension
Recall 16V421000 · Jun 10, 2016 · McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
19
vehicles affected
19
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V421000
- Date
- Jun 10, 2016
- Maker
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
- Units affected
- 19
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2016 Bridgemaster V Concrete Mixers manufactured April 8, 2016, through May 13, 2016. The affected vehicles have bridge axle tube sleeves that may crack along the tube sleeve welds.
What can happen
If one tube sleeve cracks, vehicle handling may be affected. If both tube sleeves crack, the bridge axle may detach from the vehicle. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
The owners have been notified and all the affected vehicles have had the bridge axles replaced, free of charge. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-507-374-6321. McNeilus' number for this recall is Hendrickson TB-H801.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| McNeilus | Bridgemaster V Mixer | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V421000?
1 model: McNeilus Bridgemaster V Mixer (2016), about 19 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V421000?
The owners have been notified and all the affected vehicles have had the bridge axles replaced, free of charge. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-507-374-6321. McNeilus' number for this.
What can happen?
If one tube sleeve cracks, vehicle handling may be affected. If both tube sleeves crack, the bridge axle may detach from the vehicle. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.