No complaints are listed for the 2018 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2019-09-17. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Defect: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Bridgemaster Mixer, Standard Mixer, Model 49 Autoreach Side Loader, Model 48 Zero Radius Side Loader, Model 78 Meridian Front Loader, Model 29 Atlantic Front Loader, Model 87 Contender Front Loader, Model 42 Manual Automated Side Loader, Model 16 3.5 yard TG Rear Loader, Model 11 Heavy Duty Rear Loader, Model 66 40.60 S (excerpt)
Consequence: If the PRD does not activate in the event of a buildup of pressure, the CNG tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PRD's, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2019. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
10 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 3 |
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| STRUCTURE | 3 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 |
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| SUSPENSION | 2 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
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11029968
Date: 2026-02-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing requires an inspection and replacement, if needed, to ensure the Bob TailA? HuckA? bolts are fully swaged with correct thread exposure on the rear pivot cross member body mounts. Revision A updates the replacement bolt length to 90mm
11029967
Date: 2026-02-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing requires an inspection and replacement, if needed, to ensure the Bob TailA? HuckA? bolts are fully swaged with correct thread exposure on the rear pivot cross member body mounts.
10252426
Date: 2024-03-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
According to an amended ruling in the visual inspection labeling requirement in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 304, the periodic inspection interval for compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel containers has been modified to A?A A at least every 12 months.A?A A McNeilus Truck and Man
10233666
Date: 2023-03-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
According to an amended ruling in the visual inspection labeling requirement in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 304, the periodic inspection interval for compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel containers has been modified to A?A A at least every 12 months.A?A A McNeilus Truck and Man
10222301
Date: 2022-09-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides these instructions for installing a hydraulic reservoir cork gasket. The installation of this gasket will repair leaks coming from the gasket between the in-tank filter and the reservoir.
10217058
Date: 2022-07-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
The following information describes how to purge air and release stored hydraulic energy from a hydraulic system. All manual override features are intended for emergency use, not for continuous-duty operation.
10210876
Date: 2022-04-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This repair procedure describes how to reinforce the rear inner radius of the arm, the arm base, and the top arm fork lug on all Pacific (Model 85), Pacific Ultra (Model 76), and Contender (Model 87) Front End Loaders. Perform this repair procedure only on those vehicles that show signs of metal f
10204083
Date: 2021-11-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for ejector cylinder bypass testing.
10123334
Date: 2017-10-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This technical service information bulletin describes the replacement of a refuse deflector with a cover system that provides enhanced refuse deflection. The refuse deflector system is designed to sweep refuse off of the hopper cover and into the body in the event refuse spills onto the hopper cover
10123335
Date: 2017-10-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This technical service information bulletin describes the replacement of a refuse deflector with a cover system that provides enhanced refuse deflection. The refuse deflector system is designed to sweep refuse off of the hopper cover and into the body in the event refuse spills onto the hopper cover