NHTSA recall 12V236000
Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights
Mcneilus ZR
Reported May 22, 2012270 vehicles affectedMCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURINGMaker’s number 41-0967369
The defect
Mcneilus IS recalling certain model year 2010-2012 ZR trucks, manufactured from april 26, 2010, through may 1, 2012 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108 lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. the hazard warning lamps do not work when the ignition IS in the off position.
The risk
Inadequate lighting could reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the potential for a crash.
The remedy
Mcneilus will notify owners, and mcneilus service technicians will connect the hazard warning lights directly to the vehicles power supply, free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin in early june 2012. owners may contact mcneilus at 507-374-6321.