2013 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V572000
Manufacturer: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Kidde: CPSC 15-079
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 2013
Manufactured End Date: October 14th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: October 19th, 2015

Defect Summary:
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc., (McNelius) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 McNeilus Bridge Master Mixer, Standard Mixer, Sliding Trailer Mixer, Standard Rear Loader, Rear Loader w/3.5 YD HD Tail, Zero Radius Automated, Auto Reach, Atlantic Front Loader, Split Body Rear Loader, Rear Loader w/Tag Axle, Metro Pak Rear Loader, XXC Rear Loader, and Pacific Front Loader vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to May 14, 2015. These concrete mixers and refuse trucks are equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.

Consequence Summary:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Summary:
McNeilus will notify owners, and advise them to follow the provided instructions from Kidde to inspect their fire extinguishers. Kidde will replace the fire extinguishers as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is Kidde: CPSC 15-079.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V111000
Manufacturer: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VSR-TSB-009
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 2005
Manufactured End Date: December 31st, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: March 10th, 2015

Defect Summary:
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Bridgemaster V Mixer vehicles manufactured October 1, 2005, to December 31, 2014. The affected vehicles are built with the optional Bridgemaster parking brake system on the trailing liftable axle. This parking brake system includes a valve that allows the secondary brake pressure to fall below the required 45 psi after one treadle application. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence Summary:
If the primary braking system fails, the emergency brake system may not achieve the level of performance needed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will install a check valve, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-009.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V135000
Manufacturer: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 41-0967369
Manufactured Begin Date: October 25th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: February 14th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: May 1st, 2014

Defect Summary:
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 McNeilus Concrete Standard and Bridgemaster V concrete mixers, manufactured October 25, 2013, through February 14, 2014, and equipped with the optional vertical chute rack design. The subject vehicles have extension chutes that can unexpectedly fall out of the rack.

Consequence Summary:
An extension chute that falls from the rack may create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical chute rack with a new design, free of charge. Owners may contact Mcneilus at 1-507-374-6321. McNeilus' number for this recall is 41-0967369.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.