Defect: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Volterra ZSL side loader garbage trucks. A software error may cause the grabber fingers to move without input from the operator.
Consequence: Grabber fingers that unintentionally moves may strike a person or vehicle next to the truck, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: McNeilus will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2026. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
Defect: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Volterra side loader trucks. The intermediate side reflex reflectors may be missing. 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: Missing reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: McNeilus will install the side reflectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact McNeilus Customer Service at 1-888-686-7278.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
6 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
STEERING
1
STRUCTURE
1
11037327
Date: 2026-08-20. Type: Other. Systems: STEERING.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. has been notified by customers of an issue regarding the power steering system on the Volterraa ? ZSLa ?side loader refuse collection vehicles. McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. is working with the steering pump supplier to identify the root cause(s) and
11034876
Date: 2026-06-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides these instructions for the installation of new bushings for the service cleanout door for all Side Loader refuse vehicles. The new bushings can help provide a tighter seal on the door.
11033196
Date: 2026-04-30. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides updated Preventive Maintenance schedule and instructions for an initial (within 500 miles or 6 months of service) retorque of the front axle U-bolts to 500 ft.-lbs. and semi-annually or every 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) retorque of the U-bolts to
11033189
Date: 2026-04-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides these instructions for the installation of new bushings for the service cleanout door for all Side Loader refuse vehicles. The new bushings can help provide a tighter seal on the door.
11033192
Date: 2026-04-20. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides instructions for installing an updated park brake valve pressure switch. The updated pressure switch has a higher pressure activation and reset values which reduces the delay experienced with the previous pressure switch and addresses an unintended door a
11033191
Date: 2026-04-02. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. provides the instructions for the inspection and retightening of the brake clutch end cap cover hardware on the Volterraa ? ZSLa ? grabber carriage.
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NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.