NHTSA Campaign 15V538000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Issued by McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. · Reported Aug 24, 2015 · 365 vehicles affected

What's wrong

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 CNG Refuse and Concrete trucks manufactured July 30, 2014, to July 10, 2015. The affected vehicles are powered with compressed natural gas (CNG) and are equipped with pressure relief devices (PRD) that may not function as designed, failing to vent a buildup of pressure, such as could occur if the CNG tank was exposed to fire.

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 on September 25, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is Emcara: 15E-059.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MCNEILUS CNG CONCRETE TRUCK 2014 365
MCNEILUS CNG CONCRETE TRUCK 2015 365
MCNEILUS CNG REFUSE TRUCK 2014 365
MCNEILUS CNG REFUSE TRUCK 2015 365

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V538000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.