2010–2015 Mcneilus ZR Recall: Affected trucks are equipped with an air actuated transit arm latch that…
NHTSA campaign 15V536000 · Equipment · filed Aug 21, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Zero Radius (ZR) Side-Loader Refuse Trucks, model 48, manufactured January 1, 2010, to April 10, 2015. The affected trucks are equipped with an air actuated transit arm latch that may loosen over time, causing the transit arm latch to unintentionally release, allowing the arm to extend beyond the overall width of the vehicle.
The risk
If the latch arm unexpectedly extends from the side of the vehicle, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
McNeilus will notify owners, and fleet service technicians will install a new a chain style transit arm latch that will keep the arm from drifting, 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 VSR-TSB-008.
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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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V536000 (manufacturer number VSR-TSB-008). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.