2017 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
2 recalls — 0 complaints — 27 TSBs
19V656000 Sep 17, 2019
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Bridgemaster Mixer, Standard Mixer, Model 49 Autoreach Side Loader, Model 48 Zero Radius Side Loader, Model 78 Meridian Front Loader, Model 29 Atlantic Front Loader, Model 87 Contender Front Loader, Model 42 Manual Automa... Read more
Consequence
If the PRD does not activate in the event of a buildup of pressure, the CNG tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury.
Remedy
McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PRD's, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2019. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
18V858000 Dec 3, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Defect Description
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... Read more
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
27 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
| 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 3 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| 015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 2 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
MISC-TSIB-081
Mar 14, 2024
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
According to an amended ruling in the visual inspection labeling requirement in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 304, the periodic inspection interval for compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel containers has been modified to
MISC-TSIB-081
Mar 14, 2024
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
According to an amended ruling in the visual inspection labeling requirement in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 304, the periodic inspection interval for compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel containers has been modified to
MISC-TSIB-081
Mar 14, 2023
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
According to an amended ruling in the visual inspection labeling requirement in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 304, the periodic inspection interval for compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel containers has been modified to
MISC-TSIB-079
Sep 27, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides these instructions for installing a hydraulic reservoir cork gasket. The installation of this gasket will repair leaks coming from the gasket between the in-tank filter and the reservoir.
MISC-TSIB-075-A
Jul 7, 2022
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
The following information describes how to purge air and release stored hydraulic energy from a hydraulic system. All manual override features are intended for emergency use, not for continuous-duty operation.
FEL-WI-017-A
Feb 3, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for repairing the lugs on the Front Loader Meridian tailgate.
FEL-WI-018-A
Feb 3, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for repairing the lugs on the Front Loader Meridian and Front Loader Atlantic CNG tailgates.
FEL-TSIB-058-A
Jan 27, 2022
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Currently, trucks with work brakes do not cut out the throttle advance when the work brake is released. The driver must wait for the function to complete and throttle to drop below 900 RPMs, allowing the transmission to go into gear, or t
FEL-TSIB-058-A
Jan 27, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Currently, trucks with work brakes do not cut out the throttle advance when the work brake is released. The driver must wait for the function to complete and throttle to drop below 900 RPMs, allowing the transmission to go into gear, or t
MISC-TSIB-078
Nov 2, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for ejector cylinder bypass testing.
FEL-TSIB-058
Jul 13, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Currently, trucks with work brakes do not cut out the throttle advance when the work brake is released. The driver must wait for the function to complete and throttle to drop below 900 RPMs, allowing the transmission to go into gear, or the
FEL-TSIB-058
Jul 13, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Currently, trucks with work brakes do not cut out the throttle advance when the work brake is released. The driver must wait for the function to complete and throttle to drop below 900 RPMs, allowing the transmission to go into gear, or the
FEL-TSIB-059
Jun 23, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
To accurately diagnose the problem for Meridian vehicles with arms that are not performing as designed. This bulletin will be used to inspect the hydraulic and electrical components to fix any potential issues that the vehicle may be expe
FEL-TSIB-057
Apr 16, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
On the Meridian Front Loader, during performance issues such as slow functions, packing light loads, inability to lift heavy cans, it is recommended to inspect the O-rings on the sequencing valves. The sequencing valve O-rings may be experi
FEL-TSIB-057
Apr 16, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
On the Meridian Front Loader, during performance issues such as slow functions, packing light loads, inability to lift heavy cans, it is recommended to inspect the O-rings on the sequencing valves. The sequencing valve O-rings may be experi
TSIB-056
Mar 23, 2020
034410 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
These instructions are for installing tailgate lock cylinders on the Meridian (78) and Atlantic Series? (29) front end loaders. Replacing the tailgate lock cylinders may help reduce issues of the tailgate not locking and not unlocking. The
MISC-TSIB-073
Sep 27, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This technical service information bulletin lists instructions to replace the hydraulic vane pumps on McNeilus front and rear loading refuse collection trucks with a longer life hydraulic pump. The hydraulic pump powers vehicle body functio
FEL-TSIB-050 - M
Aug 30, 2017
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This technical service information bulletin describes the replacement of a snapper pin with a bolted joint in the body service lift pin assembly. The body service lift is used to raise the refuse collection body during maintenance operation
FEL-TSIB-050 - M
Aug 30, 2017
160000 STRUCTURE
This technical service information bulletin describes the replacement of a snapper pin with a bolted joint in the body service lift pin assembly. The body service lift is used to raise the refuse collection body during maintenance operation
FEL-TSB-033 - Me
Apr 13, 2017
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
The content in this document was previously submitted embedded in the original version of FEL-TSB-032 Meridian Hydraulic Pump CV Drive Shaft Replacement 0217.pdf. This cover prevents damage to surrounding components in the event of a hydrau
FEL-TSB-032-A -
Apr 11, 2017
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
This document was previously submitted and has been updated. CV shafts that provide power to the body hydraulic system may be too short. A too short condition can cause damage to the hydraulic pump shaft which may stop hydraulic flow to ref
FEL-TSB-032 - Me
Feb 17, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing requires the Meridian Front Loader hydraulic pump CV drive shaft be replaced because the shafts may be too short and are suspect to disengaging. The hydraulic pump CV drive shaft can break or twist. A hydra
FEL-TSB-032 - Me
Feb 17, 2017
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing requires the Meridian Front Loader hydraulic pump CV drive shaft be replaced because the shafts may be too short and are suspect to disengaging. The hydraulic pump CV drive shaft can break or twist. A hydra
FEL-TSB-032 - Me
Feb 17, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing requires the Meridian Front Loader hydraulic pump CV drive shaft be replaced because the shafts may be too short and are suspect to disengaging. The hydraulic pump CV drive shaft can break or twist. A hydra
FEL-TSB-032 - Me
Feb 17, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing requires the Meridian Front Loader hydraulic pump CV drive shaft be replaced because the shafts may be too short and are suspect to disengaging. The hydraulic pump CV drive shaft can break or twist. A hydra
FEL-TSB-032
Feb 17, 2017
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME HYDRAULIC PUMP CV DRIVE SHAFTS MAY BE TOO SHORT AND CAN BREAK, TWIST, OR DISENGAGE ON ONE END. A HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE AFFECTS REFUSE BODY FUNCTIONS, BUT DOES NOT AFFECT CHASSIS DRIVING FUNCTIONS. THE BULLETIN PROVIDES AN
No comms 2021-01
Feb 5, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for January 2021 for McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 across all model years (2015–2018).
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Reported Fires
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