2014 Mcneilus Sliding Trailer 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.