Vehicle recall 25V800000 · November 19, 2025
2024-2025 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL
A software error may cause the grabber fingers to move without input from the operator.
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 2024-2025 Volterra ZSL side loader garbage trucks. A software error may cause the grabber fingers to move without input from the operator.
- Consequence
- Grabber fingers that unintentionally moves may strike a person or vehicle next to the truck, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- McNeilus will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2026. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V800000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 19, 2025
- Filed by
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
- Owner notification
- January 5, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 160
- 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 Volterra ZSL (2024-2025): 2025, 2024
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