Vehicle recall 15V536000 · August 21, 2015
2010-2015 Mcneilus ZR
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V536000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 21, 2015
- Filed by
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- VSR-TSB-008
- Owner notification
- October 19, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 809
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
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