Vehicle recall 18V858000 · December 3, 2018
Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader, Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer and 4 more models
If the valve knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body.
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 2016-2018 McNeilus Meridian Front Loader, Atlantic Front Loader, XE Rear Loader, Bridgemaster Mixer, Standard Mixer, and Oshkosh S-Series vehicles, equipped with certain MPVE-250 One-Turn Valves (OTV) on the CNG fuel tanks. If the valve knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body.
- Consequence
- The forcible ejection of the stem may increase the risk of injury to those nearby. Additionally, the unintended release of CNG can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve with a valve from another brand, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2019. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
- 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
- 18V858000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 3, 2018
- Filed by
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
- Owner notification
- January 7, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 199
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other
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 (2016-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016
- Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer (2016-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016
- Mcneilus Meridian Front Loader 78 (2016-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016
- Mcneilus Standard Mixer (2016-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016
- Mcneilus XE Rear Loader (2016-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016
- Oshkosh S-Series (2016-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016
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.
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.