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2018 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 21 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.
330 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
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.
199 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78

21 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT7
160000 STRUCTURE3
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY2
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
034410 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
050000 PARKING BRAKE1
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-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-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-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
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
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
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-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-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
MISC-TSIB-077 Feb 5, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for the installation of a new streetside cover panel with thumb latch on the doors and a new curbside cover panel with doors (having doors on panel is a new feature for the curbsid
MISC-TSIB-077 Feb 5, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for the installation of a new streetside cover panel with thumb latch on the doors and a new curbside cover panel with doors (having doors on panel is a new feature for the curbsid
MISC-TSIB-077 Feb 5, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for the installation of a new streetside cover panel with thumb latch on the doors and a new curbside cover panel with doors (having doors on panel is a new feature for the curbsid
MISC-TSIB-077 Feb 5, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for the installation of a new streetside cover panel with thumb latch on the doors and a new curbside cover panel with doors (having doors on panel is a new feature for the curbsid
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
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
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
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).

7 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 — Year by Year

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2018 (current) 2 0
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