Vehicle recall 15V572000 · September 14, 2015
Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader, Autoreach and 8 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 15V572000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 14, 2015
- Filed by
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- Kidde: CPSC 15-079
- Owner notification
- October 19, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,745
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Mcneilus Autoreach (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Mcneilus Metro PAK Rear Loader (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Mcneilus Pacific Front Loader (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Mcneilus Rear Loader (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Mcneilus Sliding Trailer (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Mcneilus Standard Mixer (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Mcneilus XXC Rear Loader (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Mcneilus ZR (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
Has your Mcneilus been repaired?
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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.