2020 MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS
1 recalls — 0 complaints — 16 TSBs
24V632000 Aug 22, 2024
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Defect Description
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2015-2024 Zero Radius refuse trucks. The side loader arm may not be properly secured, resulting in unexpected movement while driving.
Consequence
A side loader arm that unexpectedly extends out from the vehicle body while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
McNeilus will provide new latch assemblies, free of charge. In addition, a McNeilus technician will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2024. Owners may contact McNeilus' customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS
16 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| 081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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, 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
ZR-TSIB-015
Jun 5, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for the installation of a hydraulic reservoir breather upgrade kit to reduce oil leakage in in-body hydraulic reservoirs and frame mounted hydraulic reservoirs on Zero Radius (ZR)
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.
WM-TSIB-022
Sep 1, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for the installation (retrofit installation) of a streetside panel/door on the tailgate in an effort to reduce trash buildup behind the CNG cover. This is for Zero Radius trucks w
WM-TSIB-022
Sep 1, 2022
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for the installation (retrofit installation) of a streetside panel/door on the tailgate in an effort to reduce trash buildup behind the CNG cover. This is for Zero Radius trucks w
ZR-TSIB-013
Jul 14, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The procedures in this bulletin detail the process of replacing connex bushings with spherical bearings in the cylinder pin holes on ZR finger weldments.
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.
MISC-TSIB-078
Nov 2, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for ejector cylinder bypass testing.
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
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
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
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
ZR-TSB-006
Dec 2, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
The procedures in this bulletin detail rework on the Zero Radius grabber finger cylinder pillow blocks, finger weldments, and grabber finger mounting blocks.
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 ZERO RADIUS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS across all model years (2013–2024).
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Total Recalls
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Total Complaints
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Investigations
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Reported Crashes
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Reported Fires
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