No complaints are listed for the 2016 Mcneilus Rear Loader. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MCNEILUS REAR LOADER.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
2 recalls.
Date: 2024-10-15. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2010-2024 Rear Loader vehicles. The license plate light was installed in the wrong location and may not fully illuminate the license plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: An improperly illuminated license plate reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will relocate the light free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2024. Owners may contact McNeilus Customer Service at 1-888-686-7278.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
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 | 5 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 |
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| SUSPENSION | 2 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
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11033195
Date: 2026-04-27. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides these instructions for replacing hardware on the front ejector shoes of a Rear Loader refuse vehicle in order to create greater clearance between the hardware and the ejector track. The potential clearance issue is specific to vehicles with hex head faste
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.
10219552
Date: 2022-08-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
If you are experiencing repeated failures of the main pressure tube (PN 1137938 or PN 1597692) at or near the welded saddle port and have replaced the tube, McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for an alternate option to help reduce the repeated failures of the tube. The ins
10204083
Date: 2021-11-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for ejector cylinder bypass testing.
10169445
Date: 2019-11-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Internal Document work instructions. McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. has been alerted by our supplier that a concern affecting safety exists in some Emcara Pressure Relief Device (PRD) valves on CNG tanks (for your information,Emcara?s NHTSA Recall number is 15E059). Some McNeilus Refuse mod
10169446
Date: 2019-11-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Internal Document work instructions. McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. has been alerted by our supplier that a concern affecting safety exists in some Emcara Pressure Relief Device (PRD) valves on CNG tanks (for your information,Emcara?s NHTSA Recall number is 15E059). Some McNeilus Refuse mod