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2013 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 17, 2019
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2013 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 5 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
19V656000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Sep 17, 2019
330 units potentially affected
The 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 66 40.60 Split Body Rear Loader, Model 10 Standard Rear Loader, Model 12 Tailgate Tag Axle Rear Loader, and Model 13 High Compaction Rear Loader vehicles. The vehicles are powered with compressed natural gas (CNG) and are equipped with pressure relief devices (PRD) that may not function as designed, failing to vent a buildup of pressure, such as could occur if the CNG tank was exposed to fire.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov
18V322000

EQUIPMENT

May 16, 2018
1,669 units potentially affected
The defect: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Bridgemaster V concrete mixers equipped with an optional composite material hydraulic tank. The filler neck check valve may seal the tank too tightly, causing the tank to overpressurize and possibly rupture.
The risk: If the tank ruptures it may cause hydraulic fluid to spill. The ruptured tank can cause injuries from plastic debris. The spilled hydraulic fluid could be hot which could cause burn injuries. If the vehicle is on the road when the tank ruptures, the tank pieces or spilled hydraulic fluid may cause a road hazard which could increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: McNeilus has notified owners, and dealers will replace the filler neck, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2018. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for the recall is VSR-TSB-018.
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.Manufacturer number VSR-TSB-018View on NHTSA.gov
15V572000

EQUIPMENT

Sep 14, 2015
6,745 units potentially affected
The defect: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc., (McNelius) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 McNeilus Bridge Master Mixer, Standard Mixer, Sliding Trailer Mixer, Standard Rear Loader, Rear Loader w/3.5 YD HD Tail, Zero Radius Automated, Auto Reach, Atlantic Front Loader, Split Body Rear Loader, Rear Loader w/Tag Axle, Metro Pak Rear Loader, XXC Rear Loader, and Pacific Front Loader vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to May 14, 2015. These concrete mixers and refuse trucks are equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
The remedy: McNeilus will notify owners, and advise them to follow the provided instructions from Kidde to inspect their fire extinguishers. Kidde will replace the fire extinguishers as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is Kidde: CPSC 15-079.
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.Manufacturer number Kidde: CPSC 15-079View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

MXR-TSB-032

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:CRITICAL FASTENERS; STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing identified an issue with over-torqued bolts on the lower ladder platform. The bolts used to secure the lower ladders to the lower ladder platform were over-torqued causing the bolts to fail. New hardware needs to be installed in placed of the over-torqued bolts.

MXR-TSIB-036

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for changing the Record DVR settings on STONKAM® DVR system installed on some McNeilus Rear Discharge Mixers.

VSR-WI-005-A

EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Internal Document work instructions. McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. has been alerted by our supplier that a concern affecting safety exists in some Emcara Pressure Relief Device (PRD) valves on CNG tanks (for your information,Emcara?s NHTSA Recall number is 15E059). Some McNeilus Refuse models were shipped with an Emcara CNG PRD which may not vent properly. The purpose of the thermal PRD is to relieve pressure in the CNG system if the CNG tank is reaching an unsafe level of pressure, as might occur with a thermal event that heats up a tank. In the event of a thermal event, the thermal PRD may not vent properly, which increases the likelihood of a CNG tank over-pressurizing and rupturing. A tank rupture creates an increased risk of injury to the truck occupants, firefighters, or bystanders.

MXR-TSIB-029

ENGINE

"FOR REAR DISCHARGE MIXERS BUILT BEFORE OCTOBER 31, 2015 ON MACK CHASSIS WITH MCNEILUS COMMAND CENTER CONTROLS THAT HAD ANY OEM SERVICE COMPLETED AT A MACK DEALERSHIP, IT IS POSSIBLE THE DEALER CONNECTED INTO THE VEHICLE’S ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (VECU). ONCE THE DEALER CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE’S ENGINE CONTROL UNIT, A PARAMETER IN THE MACK SOFTWARE WAS UNKNOWINGLY CHANGED FROM A “1” TO A “0”. THIS PARAMETER CHANGE CAUSED THE REMOTE MIXER THROTTLE NOT TO WORK. IF THE REMOTE THROTTLE DOES NOT WORK, THROTTLE INCREASES FOR MIXER FUNCTIONS NEED TO BE CONTROLLED THROUGH THE CAB CONTROLS, INSTEAD OF REMOTELY. IF THE REMOTE THROTTLE DOES NOT WORK, CHASSIS VEHICLE FUNCTION IS NOT AFFECTED. THE REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROLS MIXER FUNCTIONS ONLY."

MXR-TSIB-028A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

UPDATE (REV A) TO MXR-TSIB-028 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 12/18/2015. BULLETIN FOR INSPECTION OF MCNEILUS COMMAND CENTER MODULE NODES AND INSTALLATION OF A JUMPER HARNESS TO THE MODULE ON AFFECTED MIXERS.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2020010—
2019000—
2018040—
2017040—
2016060—
2015040—
2014060—
2013Viewing050—
2012020—
2011020—
2010020—
2009020—
2008020—
2007010—
2006010—
2005010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.