2012–2015 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader, 2012–2015 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader, 2012–2015 Mcneilus Pacific Front Loader and 1 other model Recall: This tube may crack or break and allow hydraulic fluid to contact hot…
NHTSA campaign 15V720000 · Engine · filed Nov 2, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Atlantic, Pacific, Contender, and Ultra front loader refuse trucks manufactured March 2, 2012, to October 14, 2015 and equipped with an optional hydraulic test port tube to check hydraulic system pressures and taking hydraulic fluid samples. This tube may crack or break and allow hydraulic fluid to contact hot exhaust and turbo components.
The risk
Hydraulic fluid contacting hot exhaust and turbo components increases the risk of a fire.
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 dealers will remove the optional hydraulic test port tube, and cap off the hydraulic test inlet port, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-014.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V720000 (manufacturer number VSR-TSB-014). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.