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2012 McNeilus ZR
2 recall campaigns and 0 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2012 McNeilus ZR; the recalls concern equipment and exterior lighting.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Zero Radius (ZR) Side-Loader Refuse Trucks, model 48, manufactured January 1, 2010, to April 10, 2015. The affected trucks are equipped with an air actuated transit arm latch that may loosen over time, causing the transit arm latch to unintentionally release, allowing the arm to extend beyond the overall width of the vehicle.
Consequence: If the latch arm unexpectedly extends from the side of the vehicle, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy: McNeilus will notify owners, and fleet service technicians will install a new a chain style transit arm latch that will keep the arm from drifting, 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 VSR-TSB-008.
Filed by McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (manufacturer campaign VSR-TSB-008).
Defect, as filed: Mcneilus is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 zr trucks, manufactured from april 26, 2010, through may 1, 2012 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108 â“lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.â” the hazard warning lamps do not work when the ignition is in the off position.
Consequence: Inadequate lighting could reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the potential for a crash.
Remedy: Mcneilus will notify owners, and mcneilus service technicians will connect the hazard warning lights directly to the vehicleâ’s power supply, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in early june 2012. Owners may contact mcneilus at 507-374-6321.
Filed by MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING (manufacturer campaign 41-0967369).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other McNeilus ZR model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,079 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,079 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,079 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 7,554 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 7,554 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 7,554 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All McNeilus ZR model years · McNeilus: 13 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2012 McNeilus ZR have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 15V536000, was reported to NHTSA on 21 Aug 2015 and concerns equipment. Across all model years the McNeilus ZR line has 3 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2012 McNeilus ZR?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2012 McNeilus ZR complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.