NHTSA recall campaign
10V305000
ManufacturerMCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURINGReported2010-06-28Affected3,113 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
MCNEILUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT ON AUTOCAR CHASSIS. DURING THE REFUSE BODY MOUNTING PROCESS, CHASSIS AIR TANKS MAY BE RELOCATED TO FACILITATE MOUNTING OF THE BODY. AIRLINES TO THE AIR HOLDBACK VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN RECONNECTED INCORRECTLY AFTER A TANK(S) WAS RELOCATED.
Risk
A RELOCATED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND PERFORM REPAIRS FREE OR CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCNEILUS AT 507-374-6321.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →