2016 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
The 2016 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78, potentially affecting up to 529 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 18V858000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
| 199 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78.
Safety Rating for the 2016 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FEL-TSIB-058 — EQUIPMENT
Currently, trucks with work brakes do not cut out the throttle advance when the work brake is released. The driver must wait for the function to complete and throttle to drop below 900 RPMs, allowing the transmission to go into gear, or they must stop the function to get the...
TSIB-056 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
These instructions are for installing tailgate lock cylinders on the Meridian (78) and Atlantic Series® (29) front end loaders. Replacing the tailgate lock cylinders may help reduce issues of the tailgate not locking and not unlocking. The existing cylinder has a 2.625? OD, while the new cylinder has a 2.875?...
FEL-TSB-031-A — EQUIPMENT
THE BOLTS ON THE EJECTOR PILLOW BLOCKS OF CERTAIN MERIDIAN FRONT LOADERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED PROPERLY. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTION TO REPLACE AND PROPERLY TORQUE THE BOLTS FOR THE EJECTOR PILLOW BLOCK. THE EJECTOR IS THE COMPONENT THAT COMPACTS THE TRASH INSIDE THE REFUSE TRUCK AND EJECTS THE...
FEL-TSB-032 - Me — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing requires the Meridian Front Loader hydraulic pump CV drive shaft be replaced because the shafts may be too short and are suspect to disengaging. The hydraulic pump CV drive shaft can break or twist. A hydraulic pump CV drive shaft failure will affect hydraulic pump operation...
FEL-TSB-032 - Me — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing requires the Meridian Front Loader hydraulic pump CV drive shaft be replaced because the shafts may be too short and are suspect to disengaging. The hydraulic pump CV drive shaft can break or twist. A hydraulic pump CV drive shaft failure will affect hydraulic pump operation...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
- 2015 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 — 0 complaints
- 2016 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 (current)
- 2017 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 — 0 complaints
- 2018 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 — 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