NHTSA Campaign 12V236000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

Issued by MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING · Reported May 22, 2012 · 270 vehicles affected

What's wrong

MCNEILUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 ZR TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 26, 2010, THROUGH MAY 1, 2012 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108 “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THE HAZARD WARNING LAMPS DO NOT WORK WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE OFF POSITION.

Consequence

INADEQUATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

Remedy

MCNEILUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND MCNEILUS SERVICE TECHNICIANS WILL CONNECT THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS DIRECTLY TO THE VEHICLE’S POWER SUPPLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN EARLY JUNE 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCNEILUS AT 507-374-6321.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MCNEILUS ZR 2010 270
MCNEILUS ZR 2011 270
MCNEILUS ZR 2012 270

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V236000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.