Cng tank valve stem may eject from valve body
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 18V858000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V858000?
NHTSA recall 18V858000 was issued by Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. on December 3, 2018. It addresses: Cng tank valve stem may eject from valve body. The recall affects approximately 199 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 18V858000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.