Mcneilus CNG Concrete Truck, CNG Refuse Truck (2014-2015): Fuel system, other
Recall 15V538000 · Aug 24, 2015 · McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
365
vehicles affected
365
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V538000
- Date
- Aug 24, 2015
- Maker
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
- Units affected
- 365
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, other > Storage > Tank assembly > Pressure relief devices
- Model years
- 2014-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 CNG Refuse and Concrete trucks manufactured July 30, 2014, to July 10, 2015. The affected vehicles are powered with compressed natural gas (CNG) and are equipped with pressure relief devices (PRD) that may not function as designed, failing to vent a buildup of pressure, such as could occur if the CNG tank was exposed to fire.
What can happen
If the PRD does not activate in the event of a buildup of pressure, the CNG tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PRD's, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is Emcara: 15E-059.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V538000?
2 models: McNeilus CNG Concrete Truck (2014-2015), McNeilus CNG Refuse Truck (2014-2015), about 365 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V538000?
McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PRD's, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is Emcara: 15E-059.
What can happen?
If the PRD does not activate in the event of a buildup of pressure, the CNG tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury.
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.