NHTSA vehicle safety data

2016 Mcneilus XE Rear Loader Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2016 Mcneilus XE Rear 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 2016 Mcneilus XE Rear Loader. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

NHTSA #18V858000

Reported December 3, 2018 · McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.

Potentially affected: 199 vehicles

Defect description

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2016-2018 McNeilus Meridian Front Loader, Atlantic Front Loader, XE Rear Loader, Bridgemaster Mixer, Standard Mixer, and Oshkosh S-Series vehicles, equipped with certain MPVE-250 One-Turn Valves (OTV) on the CNG fuel tanks. If the valve knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body.

Safety consequence

The forcible ejection of the stem may increase the risk of injury to those nearby. Additionally, the unintended release of CNG can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve with a valve from another brand, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2019 . Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278.

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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