2013 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER
The 2013 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES, ENGINE, EQUIPMENT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2013 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER, potentially affecting up to 1,790 vehicles.
Recall 19V656000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
| 330 vehicles affected
Defect: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Bridgemaster Mixer, Standard Mixer, Model 49 Autoreach Side Loader, Model 48 Zero Radius Side Loader, Model 78 Meridian Front Loader, Model 29 Atlantic Front Loader, Model 87 Contender Front Loader, Model 42 Manual Automated Side Loader, Model 16 3.5 yard TG Rear Loader, Model 11 Heavy Duty Rear Loader, Model...
Consequence: If the PRD does not activate in the event of a buildup of pressure, the CNG tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury.
Remedy: McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PRD's, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2019. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
View full details →Recall 15V720000 — ENGINE
| 730 vehicles affected
Defect: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Atlantic, Pacific, Contender, and Ultra front loader refuse trucks manufactured March 2, 2012, to October 14, 2015 and equipped with an optional hydraulic test port tube to check hydraulic system pressures and taking hydraulic fluid samples. This tube may crack or break and allow hydraulic fluid to contact...
Consequence: Hydraulic fluid contacting hot exhaust and turbo components increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will remove the optional hydraulic test port tube, and cap off the hydraulic test inlet port, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278....
View full details →Recall 15V720000 — EQUIPMENT
| 730 vehicles affected
Defect: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Atlantic, Pacific, Contender, and Ultra front loader refuse trucks manufactured March 2, 2012, to October 14, 2015 and equipped with an optional hydraulic test port tube to check hydraulic system pressures and taking hydraulic fluid samples. This tube may crack or break and allow hydraulic fluid to contact...
Consequence: Hydraulic fluid contacting hot exhaust and turbo components increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will remove the optional hydraulic test port tube, and cap off the hydraulic test inlet port, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER.
Safety Rating for the 2013 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2013 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FEL-TSIB-052-A — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin, previously released in October 2017, has been updated to correct the affected model years. This technical service information bulletin describes the replacement of a refuse deflector with a cover system that provides enhanced refuse deflection. The refuse deflector system is designed to sweep refuse off of the hopper...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER
- 2012 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER — 0 complaints
- 2013 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER (current)
- 2014 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER — 0 complaints
- 2015 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER — 0 complaints
- 2016 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER — 0 complaints
- 2017 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER — 0 complaints
- 2018 MCNEILUS CONTENDER FRONT LOADER — 0 complaints
Other MCNEILUS Models
- MCNEILUS ATLANTIC — 0 total complaints
- MCNEILUS ATLANTIC FRONT LOADER — 0 total complaints
- MCNEILUS ATLANTIC RFEL — 0 total complaints
- MCNEILUS AUTOREACH — 0 total complaints
- MCNEILUS BRIDGEMASTER — 0 total complaints
- MCNEILUS BRIDGEMASTER V — 0 total complaints
- MCNEILUS BRIDGEMASTER V MIXER — 0 total complaints
- MCNEILUS CNG CONCRETE TRUCK — 0 total complaints