NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Mcneilus Ultra Front Loader Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2012 Mcneilus Ultra Front Loader has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mcneilus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Mcneilus Ultra Front Loader. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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NHTSA #15V720000Reported November 2, 2015 · McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Potentially affected: 730 vehicles
Defect description
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Atlantic, Pacific, Contender, and Ultra front loader refuse trucks manufactured March 2, 2012, to October 14, 2015 and equipped with an optional hydraulic test port tube to check hydraulic system pressures and taking hydraulic fluid samples. This tube may crack or break and allow hydraulic fluid to contact hot exhaust and turbo components.
Safety consequence
Hydraulic fluid contacting hot exhaust and turbo components increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will remove the optional hydraulic test port tube, and cap off the hydraulic test inlet port, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-014.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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