TSB: MCNEILUS ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER, MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER, MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78, ZERO RADIUS (2018–2020)

Bulletin MISC-TSIB-077 — February 5, 2021

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDMISC-TSIB-077
ManufacturerMCNEILUS
ModelsATLANTIC FRONT LOADER, MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER, MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78, ZERO RADIUS
Model Years2018–2020
Date IssuedFebruary 5, 2021
Date Added to NHTSAMarch 4, 2021
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Vehicles Affected28 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

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

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS 2020 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS 2020 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
MCNEILUS ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
MCNEILUS ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER 2019 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MCNEILUS ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
MCNEILUS ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER 2019 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 2019 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 2019 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS 2019 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS 2019 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
MCNEILUS ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER 2018 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MCNEILUS ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
MCNEILUS ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER 2018 160000 STRUCTURE
MCNEILUS ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER 2018 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 2018 160000 STRUCTURE
MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 2018 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 2018 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS 2018 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS 2018 160000 STRUCTURE
MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS 2018 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized MCNEILUS dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (MISC-TSIB-077) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.