Does the 2012 Mcneilus ZR have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2012 Mcneilus ZR recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mcneilus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Mcneilus ZR?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2012 Mcneilus ZR recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2012 Mcneilus ZR. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mcneilus been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Mcneilus dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2012 Mcneilus ZR recalls, newest first

August 21, 2015NHTSA 15V536000809 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Zero Radius (ZR) Side-Loader Refuse Trucks, model 48, manufactured January 1, 2010, to April 10, 2015. The affected trucks are equipped with an air actuated transit arm latch that may loosen over time, causing the transit arm latch to unintentionally release, allowing the arm to extend beyond the overall width of the vehicle.
Consequence: If the latch arm unexpectedly extends from the side of the vehicle, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy: McNeilus will notify owners, and fleet service technicians will install a new a chain style transit arm latch that will keep the arm from drifting, 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 VSR-TSB-008.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 22, 2012NHTSA 12V236000270 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights

Summary: Mcneilus is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 zr trucks, manufactured from April 26, 2010, through may 1, 2012 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108 lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. the hazard warning lamps do not work when the ignition is in the off position.
Consequence: Inadequate lighting could reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the potential for a crash.
Remedy: Mcneilus will notify owners, and mcneilus service technicians will connect the hazard warning lights directly to the vehicles power supply, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in early June 2012. Owners may contact mcneilus at 507-374-6321.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2012 Mcneilus ZR were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2012 Mcneilus ZR have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2012 Mcneilus ZR recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mcneilus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Mcneilus ZR?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.