Mcneilus · United States · Crit
Mcneilus Rear Loader, XXC Rear Loader +8 more: Equipment
Affects Mcneilus Rear Loader, XXC Rear Loader, Atlantic Front Loader, Standard Mixer, Sliding Trailer, ZR, Autoreach, Bridgemaster V Mixer, Pacific Front Loader, Metro Pak Rear Loader · 2013–2015 — about 7K vehicles.
The hazard
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
What to do
McNeilus will notify owners, and advise them to follow the provided instructions from Kidde to inspect their fire extinguishers. Kidde will replace the fire extinguishers as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is Kidde: CPSC 15-079.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational