Secondary brake pressure insufficient/fmvss 121
Defect Summary
Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc. (mcneilus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 bridgemaster v mixer vehicles manufactured october 1, 2005, to december 31, 2014. The affected vehicles are built with the optional bridgemaster parking brake system on the trailing liftable axle. This parking brake system includes a valve that allows the secondary brake pressure to fall below the required 45 psi after one treadle application. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems."
Safety Consequence
If the primary braking system fails, the emergency brake system may not achieve the level of performance needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mcneilus will notify owners, and dealers will install a check valve, free of charge. the recall began on march 10, 2015. owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. mcneilus' number for this recall is vsr-tsb-009.
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Other recalls from Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. or involving Parking Brake.
FAQ: Recall 15V111000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V111000?
NHTSA recall 15V111000 was issued by Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. on February 25, 2015. It addresses: Secondary brake pressure insufficient/fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 536 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V111000 or the manufacturer campaign number VSR-TSB-009. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.