2019 Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2019-06-21 · campaign 19V485000 · 18 vehicles
Defect: Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain 2019 McNeilus Meridian FEL, Atlantic FEL, Contender FEL refuse trucks. The battery cables may have been incorrectly routed and may rub against the fuse box bracket, causing the positive battery cable insulation to wear through.
Risk: If the battery cable continues to rub against the fuse box bracket, it may short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire.
Fix: Oshkosh will notify owners to inspect the battery box and reroute the battery cables to ensure they do not come into contact with the fuse box bracket or battery bolts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2026-02-26 · MISC-IB-084-A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mcneilus truck and manufacturing requires an inspection and replacement, if needed, to ensure the bob tail® huck® bolts are fully swaged with correct thread exposure on the rear pivot cross member body mounts. revision a updates the replacement bolt length to 90mm
Suspension 2026-02-04 · MISC-IB-084 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mcneilus truck and manufacturing requires an inspection and replacement, if needed, to ensure the bob tail® huck® bolts are fully swaged with correct thread exposure on the rear pivot cross member body mounts.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2024-03-14 · MISC-TSIB-081 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to an amended ruling in the visual inspection labeling requirement in federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 304, the periodic inspection interval for compressed natural gas (cng) fuel containers has been modified to âat least every 12 months.â mcneilus truck and manufactu
Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly 2023-03-14 · MISC-TSIB-081 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to an amended ruling in the visual inspection labeling requirement in federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 304, the periodic inspection interval for compressed natural gas (cng) fuel containers has been modified to âat least every 12 months.â mcneilus truck and manufactu
Equipment 2022-09-27 · MISC-TSIB-079 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mcneilus truck and manufacturing provides these instructions for installing a hydraulic reservoir cork gasket. the installation of this gasket will repair leaks coming from the gasket between the in-tank filter and the reservoir.
Equipment:mechanical 2022-07-07 · MISC-TSIB-075-A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the following information describes how to purge air and release stored hydraulic energy from a hydraulic system. all manual override features are intended for emergency use, not for continuous-duty operation.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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