2018 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2018 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
The 2018 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. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 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 2018 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78.
Safety Rating for the 2018 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MISC-TSIB-077 — STRUCTURE
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for the installation of a new streetside cover panel with thumb latch on the doors and a new curbside cover panel with doors (having doors on panel is a new feature for the curbside cover panel) on compressed national gas (CNG) tailgate units....
FEL-TSIB-057 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
On the Meridian Front Loader, during performance issues such as slow functions, packing light loads, inability to lift heavy cans, it is recommended to inspect the O-rings on the sequencing valves. The sequencing valve O-rings may be experiencing premature failure and may begin to be unable to maintain its seal....
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 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 — 0 complaints
- 2018 MCNEILUS MERIDIAN FRONT LOADER 78 (current)
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