Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V228000 Reported April 4, 2017

Cng hose may leak at the fuel filter connection

Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. · Fuel System, Other · 258 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V228000
Manufacturer Campaign
VSR-TSB-017
Component
Fuel System, Other
Vehicles Affected
258
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 4, 2017
Completion Rate
36.05

Defect Summary

Mcneilus truck & manufacturing, inc. (mcneilus) is recalling certain 2014-2016 standard (rel-10), heavy duty (rel-11), extra compaction (xc/rel-13), 3.5 yd tag axle (tg/rel-16), atlantic front loader (fel-29), zero radius (zr/asl-48), autoreach (ar/asl-49), pacific ultra front loader (fel-76) and pacific full eject front loader (fel-87) refuse trucks, and bridgemaster(bmv) and standard (std) concrete mixers, equipped with cummins isx12g compressed natural gas (cng) engines. these vehicles may have been built with an incorrect fitting to connect the low pressure cng hose to the cng fuel filter.

Safety Consequence

The incorrect fitting may result in a cng leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire. additionally, the hose may disconnect from the filter and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mcneilus will notify owners, and pay for the owner's service technicians to install the correct fitting. the recall began on april 28, 2017. owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. mcneilus' number for this recall is vsr-tsb-017.

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 17V228000 or campaign VSR-TSB-017.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V228000

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

What is recall 17V228000?

NHTSA recall 17V228000 was issued by Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. on April 4, 2017. It addresses: Cng hose may leak at the fuel filter connection. The recall affects approximately 258 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V228000 or the manufacturer campaign number VSR-TSB-017. 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.