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2017 Mcneilus Zero Radius problems

No complaints are listed for the 2017 Mcneilus Zero Radius. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as MCNEILUS ZERO RADIUS.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
4,300
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
19

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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2 recalls.

24V632000

Date: 2024-08-22. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2015-2024 Zero Radius refuse trucks. The side loader arm may not be properly secured, resulting in unexpected movement while driving.

Consequence: A side loader arm that unexpectedly extends out from the vehicle body while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: McNeilus will provide new latch assemblies, free of charge. In addition, a McNeilus technician will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2024. Owners may contact McNeilus' customer service at 1-888-686-7278.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

19V656000

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.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

19 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
STRUCTURE5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
EQUIPMENT4
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
SUSPENSION2
ENGINE1

11035684

Date: 2026-07-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. offers these instructions for the Zero Radius (ZR) 3.0 speed limiter software update. This document covers some configurations. Revision C updates one step on a Mack diesel version chassis.

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.

11033210

Date: 2026-05-07. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

This bulletin instructs how to replace the Zero Radiusa ? (ZR) grabber carriage motor bolts with new bolts if the existing motor bolts are loosening. Revision E replaces two parts with updated parts.

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.

11030530

Date: 2026-03-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

The McNeilus Body Control software on Zero Radius (ZR) side loaders has been updated to support the Neutral at Stop (NAS) enhancement offered by some chassis OEMs. The McNeilus Body Control software update will communicate to the chassis OEM that the McNeilus body is in Collection Mode.

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.

11024919

Date: 2025-10-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Instructions for the ZR speed limiter software update.

11017378

Date: 2025-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

This bulletin instructs to how remove the Zero Radiusa ? (ZR) grabber carriage motor bolts/studs and replace with new bolts if the motor bolts are loosening. Revision D adds procedure steps to section 3.2 and removes an outdated image.

11017376

Date: 2025-04-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

This bulletin instructs to how remove the Zero Radiusa ? (ZR) grabber carriage motor bolts/studs and replace with new bolts if the motor bolts are loosening. Revision C replaces studs with bolts

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
ZERO RADIUS0

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