2017 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2017 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
The 2017 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. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 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 2017 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78.
Safety Rating for the 2017 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 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-A — PARKING BRAKE
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...
FEL-TSIB-058-A — SERVICE BRAKES
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...
FEL-TSIB-059 — EQUIPMENT
To accurately diagnose the problem for Meridian vehicles with arms that are not performing as designed. This bulletin will be used to inspect the hydraulic and electrical components to fix any potential issues that the vehicle may be experiencing.
MISC-TSIB-073 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This technical service information bulletin lists instructions to replace the hydraulic vane pumps on McNeilus front and rear loading refuse collection trucks with a longer life hydraulic pump. The hydraulic pump powers vehicle body functions for refuse collection.
FEL-TSIB-050 - M — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This technical service information bulletin describes the replacement of a snapper pin with a bolted joint in the body service lift pin assembly. The body service lift is used to raise the refuse collection body during maintenance operations. The snapper pins are adequate for retaining the body service lift pins,...
FEL-TSB-033 - Me — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
The content in this document was previously submitted embedded in the original version of FEL-TSB-032 Meridian Hydraulic Pump CV Drive Shaft Replacement 0217.pdf. This cover prevents damage to surrounding components in the event of a hydraulic pump shaft failure. The initial revision of the cover would develop a crack near...
FEL-TSB-032-A - — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
This document was previously submitted and has been updated. CV shafts that provide power to the body hydraulic system may be too short. A too short condition can cause damage to the hydraulic pump shaft which may stop hydraulic flow to refuse body functions. Damaged shafts are retained by two...
FEL-TSB-032 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME HYDRAULIC PUMP CV DRIVE SHAFTS MAY BE TOO SHORT AND CAN BREAK, TWIST, OR DISENGAGE ON ONE END. A HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE AFFECTS REFUSE BODY FUNCTIONS, BUT DOES NOT AFFECT CHASSIS DRIVING FUNCTIONS. THE BULLETIN PROVIDES AN INSPECTION METHOD AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING SHAFTS THAT ARE NOT...
FEL-TSB-032 - Me — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 2017 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 — 0 complaints
- 2017 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 (current)
- 2018 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 — 0 complaints
Other MCNEILUS Models
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- 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