Campaign 25V-800

Software error may cause the grabber fingers to move without input from the operator

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Defect summary

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Volterra ZSL side loader garbage trucks. A software error may cause the grabber fingers to move without input from the operator.

Consequence

Grabber fingers that unintentionally moves may strike a person or vehicle next to the truck, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

McNeilus will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2026. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V800000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-800
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Mcneilus	Volterra ZSL	2024 to 2025	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

24V-632 Aug 22, 2024
Side loader arm may not be properly secured, resulting in unexpected movement while driving
22V-716 Sep 23, 2022
Ejector welds may fail, causing pressure and force to be placed on the hydraulic cylinder, which can cause it to penetrate through the side of the…
22V-377 May 26, 2022
Labels that provide instructions to the operator on the proper operation of the mixer's functions were not installed
20E-008 Feb 24, 2020
Ring gear carriers may have cavities located in the toothing, which can lead to premature failure of the drum transmission
18V-322 May 16, 2018
Filler neck check valve may seal the tank too tightly, causing the tank to overpressurize and possibly rupture
15V-857 Dec 21, 2015
Affected trucks may have been manufactured without rear and side rear red reflectors