Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V536000 Reported August 21, 2015

Transit arm latch may loosen

Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. · N/A · 809 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V536000
Manufacturer Campaign
VSR-TSB-008
Manufacturer
Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
809
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 21, 2015
Completion Rate
51.05

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the latch arm unexpectedly extends from the side of the vehicle, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V536000 or campaign VSR-TSB-008.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V536000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V536000?

NHTSA recall 15V536000 was issued by Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. on August 21, 2015. It addresses: Transit arm latch may loosen. The recall affects approximately 809 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V536000 or the manufacturer campaign number VSR-TSB-008. 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.