No complaints are listed for the 2016 Mcneilus Meridian Front Loader 78. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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2 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.
Date: 2018-12-03. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Defect: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2016-2018 McNeilus Meridian Front Loader, Atlantic Front Loader, XE Rear Loader, Bridgemaster Mixer, Standard Mixer, and Oshkosh S-Series vehicles, equipped with certain MPVE-250 One-Turn Valves (OTV) on the CNG fuel tanks. If the valve knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forc (excerpt)
Consequence: The forcible ejection of the stem may increase the risk of injury to those nearby. Additionally, the unintended release of CNG can increase the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
Remedy: McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve with a valve from another brand, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2019 . Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
22 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 9 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
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| STRUCTURE | 3 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
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| STEERING | 2 |
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| SUSPENSION | 2 |
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11030528
Date: 2026-03-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides these instructions for Meridian ejector track component replacement. Both the complete ejector track replacement procedure and the ejector track top closeout installation procedure must be completed during the same replacement time.
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.
10208333
Date: 2022-02-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for repairing the lugs on the Front Loader Meridian tailgate.
10208497
Date: 2022-02-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for repairing the lugs on the Front Loader Meridian and Front Loader Atlantic CNG tailgates.
10207234
Date: 2022-01-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES.
Currently, trucks with work brakes do not cut out the throttle advance when the work brake is released. The driver must wait for the function to complete and throttle to drop below 900 RPMs, allowing the transmission to go into gear, or they must stop the function to get the transmission to go int