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September 23, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V716000
A hydraulic cylinder that penetrates the side of a truck body increases the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V716
Manufacturer McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,187
Summary
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Zero Radius trucks. The ejector welds may fail, causing pressure and force to be placed on the hydraulic cylinder, which can cause it to penetrate through the side of the truck body.
Remedy
McNeilus will either send service representatives to repair affected vehicles or ship parts to customers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 21, 2022. Owners may contact McNeilus’ customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
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.nhtsa.gov.
VSR-TSB-040
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V-716
Transport Canada Campaign Number: 2022-648
Purpose:
McNeilus identified the Zero Radius Side Loaders were manufactured with ejector welds that do not meet requirements. If the ejector sustains a failure, a cylinder may come through the side of the body, making the vehicle over width as well as potentially injuring anyone in the area around. These instructions describe the inspection process and schedule regarding the ejector welds.
Affected Vehicles:
The affected vehicle population is McNeilus Zero Radius Side Loaders, produced between 10/01/2020 and 08/01/2022. Perform the procedure to only the vehicles on this VIN list.
Required Action:
Review and verify your ownership of all affected serial numbers of McNeilus vehicles. If McNeilus records indicate that you are the owner of one or more affected units, a Serial Number List is enclosed. Please be reminded that it is a violation of Federal law for you to sell or lease the vehicles covered by this notification until this recall has been performed on these vehicles. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.
Chronology :
In June 2022, McNeilus received a report of a truck that had a hydraulic cylinder penetrate through the side of the truck body. McNeilus reviewed the incident, and it was believed to be an isolate event as McNeilus had not previously received any similar reports.
In July 2022, McNeilus received a report relating to a different truck describing a similar situation and initiated a detailed investigation in conjunction with the parts supplier. The investigation remained ongoing through September 2022, during which McNeilus conducted a thorough review and audit of the parts supplier’s manufacturing processes and facilities and failure modes. The investigation found that the ejector being produced by the supplier was not being produced to McNeilus’ internal specifications including because the ejector was missing welds, the welds were of poor quality or incorrectly sized.
In August 2022, the supplier made an update to its processes to ensure McNeilus’ specifications for the welds were being met in production. McNeilus continued to review the issue including the factors affecting whether and how the ejector welds could separate and the potential consequences of an ejector weld failing, in particular the points on the truck body at which the hydraulic cylinder was located and could possibly penetrate the body.
On September 19, 2022, McNeilus decided to conduct a recall to address affected vehicles in the field. McNeilus is not aware of any injuries potentially related to this condition. While refuse truck operators do not conduct operations near this area of the truck, there remains some possibility that individuals could be located around the side of the truck and if they were to be present at the time of a failure, this could increase the risk of injury.
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
MCNEILUS | ZERO RADIUS | 2021-2023 |
9 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22V716-9974.pdf 646.245KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V716-9692.PDF 242.595KB
Recall 573 Report- 11/15/2022
RCLRPT-22V716-5583.PDF 214.229KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-22V716-0859.pdf 581.679KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4
RCLQRT-22V716-8139.PDF 211.126KB
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V716-3513.pdf 305.904KB
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V716-1343.pdf 305.803KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-1
RCLQRT-22V716-5962.PDF 211.226KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-2
RCLQRT-22V716-0782.PDF 211.312KB
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SAFETY NOTICE VSR-TSB-040 NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V-716 Vehicle Safety Recall – Technical Service Bulletin PROMPT ACTION REQUIRED Attention: Subject: Models Affected: Model Years: Date: McNeilus Product Owner Zero Radius Ejector Weld Inspection Zero Radius Side Loader (48) 2020-2022 November 2022 1 of 3 Transport Canada Campaign Number: 2022-648 Purpose: McNeilus identified the Zero Radius Side Loaders were manufactured with ejector welds that do not meet requirements. If the ejector sustains a failure, a cylinder may come through the side of the body, making the vehicle over width as well as potentially injuring anyone in the area around. These instructions describe the inspection process and schedule regarding the ejector welds. Affected Vehicles: The affected vehicle population is McNeilus Zero Radius Side Loaders, produced between 10/01/2020 and 08/01/2022. Perform the procedure to only the vehicles on this VIN list. Required Action: Review and verify your ownership of all affected serial numbers of McNeilus vehicles. If McNeilus records indicate that you are the owner of one or more affected units, a Serial Number List is enclosed. Please be reminded that it is a violation of Federal law for you to sell or lease the vehicles covered by this notification until this recall has been performed on these vehicles. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law. Contacts: If you have questions or need further information, please contact a McNeilus National Service Representative at 888-686-7278. Enclosures: Inspection procedure VIN List of Affected Vehicles (review this list and perform this procedure only on the vehicles in this list) 2 of 3 PROCEDURE including inspection schedule: 1. Inspect the face of the ejector daily for cracking. 2. Ensure the trash is ejected from the hopper. 3. Fully extend the ejector to the rear of the truck and raise tailgate. 4. Perform your company’s Lockout/Tagout procedure. If your company does not have a Lockout/Tagout procedure, follow OSHA 1910.147 and 1910.146 Confined Space as appropriate. Make sure the vehicle on a flat surface and block tires. 5. Inspect both the street side and curb side of the ejector for cracking at the welds (see Figures below). Figure 1 – Daily inspection point Figure 2 – Daily inspection point Figure 3 – Monthly inspection point 3 of 3 Continuous Improvement: The change included in this document is part of the McNeilus Continuous Improvement Process. McNeilus’s quality policy is providing customer satisfaction through innovative products, dedicated service, and a constant focus on continuous improvement. (888) 686-7278 www.streetsmartparts.com 6. If cracking is NOT found, continue daily inspection until cracking is found. If no cracking is found, remove your company’s Lockout/Tagout procedure. If your company does not have a Lockout/Tagout procedure, follow OSHA 1910.147 and 1910.146 Confined Space as appropriate. Procedure is complete. Return truck to service. 7. Once cracking is discovered, the truck must be taken out of service. Contact McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Service at 888-686-7278 for next steps. Photographs of the cracking will be requested by McNeilus in order to determine the best next steps. Inspection schedule Inspection for cracking as follows • Daily – the face of the ejector • Monthly – the pillow block area Figure 4 – Monthly inspection point
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November 2022 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL 22V-716 Dear McNeilus Vehicle Owner: Ref: NHTSA Ejector Welds May Fail 22V-716 VIN: <> This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. McNeilus has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2021-2023 McNeilus ZR side loaders. These vehicles were built between 6/1/2020- 8/1/2022. Why is a recall being conducted? McNeilus has identified that some vehicles were manufactured with ejector welds that do not meet internal specifications. Over time it could allow for movement of a hydraulic cylinder and ejector outside its normal operation inside the refuse body. If the weldment fails and breaks, pressure and force on the hydraulic cylinder can cause it to penetrate through the side of the truck body. This may increase the risk of injury to individuals in the vicinity of the side of the truck. What are we doing about the problem? McNeilus is sending representatives to repair/replace ejector panels on affected units. ! I M P O R T A N T ! Your McNeilus vehicle is being recalled. Contact McNeilus at 1-888-686-7278 for any questions. This recall repair will result in no cost to you. What should you do? • Repairs should take less than 6 hours • The repairs/replacement of the ejector panel should be performed at the earliest opportunity by a McNeilus representative. McNeilus anticipates that owners will continue to place their vehicle in service until the recall actions can be completed. • Contact a McNeilus Service technician to conduct the repairs/replacement. Please set up and inspection appointment with McNeilus Customer Service by calling 1-888-686-7278 • Any additional questions please contact McNeilus at 1-888-686-7278. • Perform Daily inspections on Ejector panel after ejecting refuse at the end of the day. Perform inspection as per VSR-TSB-040. What if you no longer own this vehicle? If you no longer own this vehicle, please contact McNeilus at 1-888-686-7278 to assist us in updating our records. Who should you contact if you have further questions or concerns? If you have further questions, please contact McNeilus at 1-888-686-7278 to allow us to assist you. If you have leased this vehicle to another person, federal regulations require you to send a copy of this notice to your lessee by first-class mail within ten days of your receipt of this notice. If McNeilus fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to: The Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. We apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but your safety is our first concern. Sincerely, McNEILUS COMPANIES
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November 2022 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL 22V-716 Dear McNeilus Vehicle Owner: Ref: NHTSA Ejector Welds May Fail 22V-716 VIN: <> This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. McNeilus has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2021-2023 McNeilus ZR side loaders. These vehicles were built between 6/1/2020- 8/1/2022. Why is a recall being conducted? McNeilus has identified that some vehicles were manufactured with ejector welds that do not meet internal specifications. Over time it could allow for movement of a hydraulic cylinder and ejector outside its normal operation inside the refuse body. If the weldment fails and breaks, pressure and force on the hydraulic cylinder can cause it to penetrate through the side of the truck body. This may increase the risk of injury to individuals in the vicinity of the side of the truck. What are we doing about the problem? McNeilus will provide customers with instructions on how to install a new ejector panel. This procedure will be mailed out separately at a later date. Customers would purchase the parts, perform the repairs, and then file parts/labor reimbursement through normal warranty process. Customers can also choose to have a McNeilus service center perform the repair work free of charge. ! I M P O R T A N T ! Your McNeilus vehicle is being recalled. Contact McNeilus at 1-888-686-7278 for any questions. This recall repair will result in no cost to you. What should you do? • Repairs should take less than 6 hours • Customers can also choose to have an McNeilus service center perform the repair work free of charge • Any additional questions please contact McNeilus at 1-888-686-7278. • Perform Daily inspections on Ejector panel after ejecting refuse at the end of the day. Perform inspection as per VSR-TSB-040. What if you no longer own this vehicle? If you no longer own this vehicle, please contact McNeilus at 1-888-686-7278 to assist us in updating our records. Who should you contact if you have further questions or concerns? If you have further questions, please contact McNeilus at 1-888-686-7278 to allow us to assist you. If you have leased this vehicle to another person, federal regulations require you to send a copy of this notice to your lessee by first-class mail within ten days of your receipt of this notice. If McNeilus fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to: The Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. We apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but your safety is our first concern. Sincerely, McNEILUS COMPANIES
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-716 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. Submission Date : SEP 23, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-716 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. Address : 524 County Road 34 East P.O. Box 70 Dodge Center MN 55927 Company phone : 507-374-6321 Population : Number of potentially involved : 1,187 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 McNeilus Zero Radius Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : DIESEL Descriptive Information : McNeilus ZR side loaders were manufactured with ejector welds that do not meet internal specifications. Vehicles outside of the recall population were manufactured with ejector welds that meet all internal specifications. Production Dates : JUN 01, 2020 – AUG 01, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Ejector welds do not meet internal specifications and over time could allow for movement of a hydraulic cylinder inside the refuse body. If the weldment eventually fails and breaks, pressure and force placed on the hydraulic cylinder can cause it to penetrate through the side of the truck body. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the hydraulic cylinder penetrates through the side of the truck body, this may increase the risk of injury to individuals in the vicinity of the side of the truck. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-716 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Ejector Component Description : Ejector/Packer Component Part Number : 1541835 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Fabtech inc Address : 205 Viola Lane Goodhue Minnesota 55027 Country : United States Chronology : In June 2022, McNeilus received a report of a truck that had a hydraulic cylinder penetrate through the side of the truck body. McNeilus reviewed the incident, and it was believed to be an isolate event as McNeilus had not previously received any similar reports. In July 2022, McNeilus received a report relating to a different truck describing a similar situation and initiated a detailed investigation in conjunction with the parts supplier. The investigation remained ongoing through September 2022, during which McNeilus conducted a thorough review and audit of the parts supplier’s manufacturing processes and facilities and failure modes. The investigation found that the ejector being produced by the supplier was not being produced to McNeilus’ internal specifications including because the ejector was missing welds, the welds were of poor quality or incorrectly sized. In August 2022, the supplier made an update to its processes to ensure McNeilus’ specifications for the welds were being met in production. McNeilus continued to review the issue including the factors affecting whether and how the ejector welds could separate and the potential consequences of an ejector weld failing, in particular the points on the truck body at which the hydraulic cylinder was located and could possibly penetrate the body. On September 19, 2022, McNeilus decided to conduct a recall to address affected vehicles in the field. McNeilus is not aware of any injuries potentially related to this condition. While refuse truck operators do not conduct operations near this area of the truck, there remains some possibility that individuals could be located around the side of the truck and if they were to be present at the time of a failure, this could increase the risk of injury. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-716 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : McNeilus will either send service representatives to repair affected vehicles or ship parts to customers. This will be at no cost to the customers and would file through normal warranty process. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : New ejector weldment is welded to meet all McNeilus requirements. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : A stop ship was performed and anything outside of the recall population has been inspected and/or corrected to ensure welds are good on the ejector. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Notifications to customers will be made via a customer letter. The 577 customer letter will be mailed pending NHTSA approval. Oshkosh does not distribute vehicles through dealers so no dealer notifications are necessary. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NOV 21, 2022 – NOV 21, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-716 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. Submission Date : NOV 15, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-716 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. Address : 524 County Road 34 East P.O. Box 70 Dodge Center MN 55927 Company phone : 507-374-6321 Population : Number of potentially involved : 1,140 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 McNeilus Zero Radius Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : DIESEL Descriptive Information : McNeilus ZR side loaders were manufactured with ejector welds that do not meet internal specifications. Vehicles outside of the recall population were manufactured with ejector welds that meet all internal specifications. Production Dates : JUN 01, 2020 – AUG 01, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Ejector welds do not meet internal specifications and over time could allow for movement of a hydraulic cylinder inside the refuse body. If the weldment eventually fails and breaks, pressure and force placed on the hydraulic cylinder can cause it to penetrate through the side of the truck body. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the hydraulic cylinder penetrates through the side of the truck body, this may increase the risk of injury to individuals in the vicinity of the side of the truck. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-716 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Ejector Component Description : Ejector/Packer Component Part Number : 1541835 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Fabtech inc Address : 205 Viola Lane Goodhue Minnesota 55027 Country : United States Chronology : In June 2022, McNeilus received a report of a truck that had a hydraulic cylinder penetrate through the side of the truck body. McNeilus reviewed the incident, and it was believed to be an isolate event as McNeilus had not previously received any similar reports. In July 2022, McNeilus received a report relating to a different truck describing a similar situation and initiated a detailed investigation in conjunction with the parts supplier. The investigation remained ongoing through September 2022, during which McNeilus conducted a thorough review and audit of the parts supplier’s manufacturing processes and facilities and failure modes. The investigation found that the ejector being produced by the supplier was not being produced to McNeilus’ internal specifications including because the ejector was missing welds, the welds were of poor quality or incorrectly sized. In August 2022, the supplier made an update to its processes to ensure McNeilus’ specifications for the welds were being met in production. McNeilus continued to review the issue including the factors affecting whether and how the ejector welds could separate and the potential consequences of an ejector weld failing, in particular the points on the truck body at which the hydraulic cylinder was located and could possibly penetrate the body. On September 19, 2022, McNeilus decided to conduct a recall to address affected vehicles in the field. McNeilus is not aware of any injuries potentially related to this condition. While refuse truck operators do not conduct operations near this area of the truck, there remains some possibility that individuals could be located around the side of the truck and if they were to be present at the time of a failure, this could increase the risk of injury. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-716 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : McNeilus will either send service representatives to repair affected vehicles or ship parts to customers. This will be at no cost to the customers and would file through normal warranty process. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : New ejector weldment is welded to meet all McNeilus requirements. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : A stop ship was performed and anything outside of the recall population has been inspected and/or corrected to ensure welds are good on the ejector. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Notifications to customers will be made via a customer letter. The 577 customer letter will be mailed pending NHTSA approval. Oshkosh does not distribute vehicles through dealers so no dealer notifications are necessary. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NOV 21, 2022 – NOV 21, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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