Insufficient Clearance Between Tire and Fender – 2022 McNeilus Bridgemaster Mixer Trucks

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SAFETY NOTICE VSR-TSB-037 NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V-376 Vehicle Safety Recall – Technical Service Bulletin PROMPT ACTION REQUIRED Attention: Subject: Models Affected: Model Years: Date: McNeilus Product Owner Bridgemaster Fender Tube for mounting Bridgemaster tag axle fenders Bridgemaster Rear Discharge Mixer (93) 2021-2022 July 2022 1 Purpose: McNeilus has identified some vehicles were manufactured with the incorrect size fender tube for mounting the Bridgemaster tag axle fenders. Affected Vehicles: The affected vehicle population is McNeilus Bridgemaster Rear Discharge Mixers, produced between May 1, 2021 and January 31, 2022. Perform the procedure to and make a warranty claim against only the vehicles on this VIN list. Time Completion: Upon receipt of the parts, complete the enclosed procedure for each affected unit. The time of accomplishment may vary due to a number of factors; however, the estimated time for completion of the procedure is 3 hours under normal circumstances. Required Action: Review and verify your ownership of all affected serial numbers of McNeilus vehicles. If McNeilus records indicate that you are the owner of one or more affected units, a Serial Number List is enclosed. Please be reminded that it is a violation of Federal law for you to sell or lease the vehicles covered by this notification until this recall has been performed on these vehicles. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law. 2 Reimbursement of Costs: Affected units shall be repaired using the customer’s own qualified service technicians – at no cost to the owner. The repairs should take approximately 3 hours. Labor Reimbursement: In order to receive credit, claims are to be submitted through the normal warranty claim system. Claims must be received within 30 days of the repair. Claims must include the McNeilus serial number of the vehicle, the customer asset number, and the number of this bulletin. Labor reimbursement rate is $50/hr. Parts Reimbursement: Parts and ground shipping will be reimbursed to the customer. Parts necessary for this repair must be ordered from McNeilus Parts at 888-686-7278. Claims are to be submitted through the normal warranty claim system. Claims must be received within 30 days of the repair. Claims must include the McNeilus serial number of the vehicle, the customer asset number, and this bulletin’s number. Contacts: If you have questions or need further information, please contact a McNeilus National Service Representative at 888-686-7278. Enclosures: Fender tube installation procedure VIN List of Affected Vehicles (review this list and perform this procedure only on the vehicles in this list) 3 PROCEDURE: Tools and Equipment Required (Customer to supply own): • Wrenches (including 9/16” wrench and 3/8” Allen key) • Torque wrench up to 250 ft.-lbs. • Vice or table jig Parts Required (Order from McNeilus): Item Part Number Description Qty. 1 1486202 TUBE,315 BM FENDER MT,LH,WLDT 1 2 1486203 TUBE,315 BM FENDER MT,RH,WLDT 1 3 1540466 BRKT,BMV FENDER MT,RH,WLDT 1 4 1540475 BRKT,BMV FENDER MT,LH,WLDT 1 5 1244626 SCR, FLT, SOC .62-11X4.50 835 BO (tube to bracket) 4 6 110311A NUT, FLG, LKSP .62-11 G8 PO (tube to bracket and assembly to axle) 8 7 1164991 SCR, FLG, HEX .62-11X4.00 G8 ZY (assembly to axle) 4 8 1136593 SCR, CAP, HEX .38-16X1.25 G8 ZY (fender to tube) 8 9 0120200 NUT, FLG, LKDT .38-16 GG CW (fender to tube) 8 10 0200700 WASH, FLT .38X1.50X.07 ZC (fender to tube) 8 11 1146308 SELF-TAPPING SCREWS 2 Parts image and descriptions (Figure 1) Fender Tubes PN 1486202 LH PN 1486203 RH Brackets PN 1540466 RH PN 1540475 LH Nuts PN 110311A Bolts PN 1244626 Figure 1 4 1. Perform your company’s Lockout/Tagout procedure. If your company does not have a Lockout/Tagout procedure, follow OSHA 1910.147 and 1910.146 Confined Space as appropriate. Place the vehicle on a flat surface and block tires. Lower Bridgemaster axle fully to the ground with Bridgemaster pressure at its lowest setting by turning the PRV valve counterclockwise as far as possible. 2. Disconnect the electrical harness in the Bridgemaster tag axle fenders. 3. Remove the current fender tubes and fenders, mounting plates, brackets. 4. Remove and retain the following items from the current fender tubes and fenders for reuse in the installation procedures: • Fenders with the reflectors and pop rivets, lights, rubber grommets • 1/4” bolts with flat washers and locking nuts 5. Install the plastic fender onto the new tube using new bolts (PN 1136593 quantity 4), washers (PN 0200700 quantity 4), and nuts (PN 0120200 quantity 4) (Figure 2). Figure 2 5 6. Temporarily clamp the new bracket (PN 1540466 for right hand or PN 1540475 for left hand) onto a table jig or vice (Figure 3). Figure 3 7. Use new bolts (PN 1244626, quantity 2) and nuts (PN 110311A, quantity 2) to secure the fender tube/ fender assembly onto the new bracket (Figure 4). 8. Use a torque wrench to torque to 210 ft.-lbs. Figure 4 6 9. Fasten wire using one 1/4” self-tapping screw (PN 1146308) and one 1/4” bolt with flat washer and locking nut (Figure 5). NOTE: Install the 1/4” bolt, washer, nut with the nut facing toward the inside (center) of the truck. Location for 1/4” bolt with flat washer and locking nut Location for 1/4” self-tapping screw Figure 5 10. Unclamp the entire assembly from the table jig. 11. Install the assembly to the axle (Figure 6) using bolts (PN 1164991, quantity 2) and nuts (PN 110311A, quantity 2). 12. Using a torque wrench, torque the bolts to 250 ft.-lbs. Ensure there is zero contact between the air can and the fender bracket. 7 Continuous Improvement: The change included in this document is part of the McNeilus Continuous Improvement Process. McNeilus’s quality policy is providing customer satisfaction through innovative products, dedicated service, and a constant focus on continuous improvement. (888) 686-7278 www.streetsmartparts.com Figure 6 13. After routing the harness through the new fender tube, reconnect the harness to the lights. 14. Repeat Steps 1 through 13 to the other side. 15. Remove your company’s Lockout/Tagout procedure. If your company does not have a Lockout/Tagout procedure, follow OSHA 1910.147 and 1910.146 Confined Space as appropriate. 16. Procedure is complete. Return truck to service.

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July 2022 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL 22V-376 Dear McNeilus Vehicle Owner: Ref: NHTSA Insufficient Clearance Between Tire and Fender 22V-376 VIN: <> This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. McNeilus has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain McNeilus Concrete Mixer Bridgemaster V trucks. These vehicles were built May 1,2021 and January 31, 2022. Why is a recall being conducted? McNeilus has identified that some vehicles were manufactured with the incorrect fender tube for mounting the Bridgemaster tag axle fenders. If the tire makes contact with the fender and/or fender tube, the components may detach from the vehicle and may create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. What are we doing about the problem? McNeilus will provide customers with instructions on how to install correct fender tubes on the tag axle. Customers would purchase the parts, perform the repairs, and then file parts/labor reimbursement through normal warranty process. Customers can also choose to have a McNeilus service center perform the repair work free of charge. What should you do?  Repairs should take less than 3 hours  Customers can also choose to have an McNeilus service center perform the repair work free of charge  Any additional questions please contact McNeilus at 1-888-686- 7278. ! I M P O R T A N T !  Your McNeilus vehicle is being recalled.  Contact McNeilus at 1‐888‐686‐7278 for any questions.  This recall repair will result in no cost to you. What if you no longer own this vehicle? If you no longer own this vehicle, please contact McNeilus at 1-888- 686-7278 to assist us in updating our records. Who should you contact if you have further questions or concerns? If you have further questions, please contact McNeilus at 1-888-686- 7278 to allow us to assist you. If you have leased this vehicle to another person, federal regulations require you to send a copy of this notice to your lessee by first-class mail within ten days of your receipt of this notice. If McNeilus fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to: The Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. We apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but your safety is our first concern. Sincerely, McNEILUS COMPANIES

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-376 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. Submission Date : MAY 26, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-376 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. Address : 524 County Road 34 East P.O. Box 70 Dodge Center MN 55927 Company phone : 507-374-6321 Population : Number of potentially involved : 8 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 McNeilus Bridgemaster Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : DIESEL Descriptive Information : McNeilus Bridgemaster Mixer trucks manufactured with the incorrect size fender and fender tube on the tag axle. Vehicles outside of the recall population were manufactured with the correct size fender and fender tube. Production Dates : MAY 01, 2021 – JAN 31, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The tag axles of the affected vehicles were manufactured with fenders and fender tubes designed for a smaller sized tire than the tire installed at that location. There may not be sufficient clearance between the tire and fender hardware which could allow the tire to come into contact with the fender hardware. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the tire makes contact with the fender and/or fender tube, the components may detach from the vehicle and may create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : Incorrect parts installed without proper clearances. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-376 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : In late January 2022, a customer reported that it had observed one of the trucks in its fleet appeared to have a smaller fender bracket than the other trucks. 2022, McNeilus identified another instance of a smaller sized fender bracket having been installed. McNeilus initiated an investigation of the issue and found that the parts for the fender bracket option selected by the customer was not being provided at the production facility and an alternate part was being used as a substitute. Between February – March 2022, McNeilus analyzed the build records and customer selected options to understand whether other vehicles may have been potentially affected. Based on McNeilus’ review, eight vehicles were identified as potentially having the incorrect smaller sized fender bracket installed. On May 19, 2022, determined that a safety defect may exist in the affected population and would conduct a recall in the field to correct the issue. McNeilus is not aware of any incidents in the field where the tire has come into contact with the fender bracket or other hardware. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : McNeilus will provide customers with instructions on how to install correct fenders and fender tubes on the tag axle. Customers would purchase the parts, perform the repairs, and then file parts/labor reimbursement through normal warranty process. Customers can also choose to have a McNeilus service center perform the repair work free of charge. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Once the correct fenders and fender tubes are installed, there will be sufficient clearance between the newly installed fender and the tire on the tag axle. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-376 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The components entered into the bill of materials for the individual vehicle build have been updated so that appropriate parts are provided to the production facility. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Notifications to customers will be made via a customer letter. The 577 customer letter will be mailed pending NHTSA approval. McNeilus does not distribute vehicles through dealers. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 17, 2022 – JUN 30, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-376 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. Submission Date : JUL 05, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-376 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. Address : 524 County Road 34 East P.O. Box 70 Dodge Center MN 55927 Company phone : 507-374-6321 Population : Number of potentially involved : 8 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 McNeilus Bridgemaster Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : DIESEL Descriptive Information : McNeilus Bridgemaster Mixer trucks manufactured with the incorrect size fender and fender tube on the tag axle. Vehicles outside of the recall population were manufactured with the correct size fender and fender tube. Production Dates : MAY 01, 2021 – JAN 31, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The tag axles of the affected vehicles were manufactured with fenders and fender tubes designed for a smaller sized tire than the tire installed at that location. There may not be sufficient clearance between the tire and fender hardware which could allow the tire to come into contact with the fender hardware. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the tire makes contact with the fender and/or fender tube, the components may detach from the vehicle and may create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : Incorrect parts installed without proper clearances. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-376 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : In late January 2022, a customer reported that it had observed one of the trucks in its fleet appeared to have a smaller fender bracket than the other trucks. 2022, McNeilus identified another instance of a smaller sized fender bracket having been installed. McNeilus initiated an investigation of the issue and found that the parts for the fender bracket option selected by the customer was not being provided at the production facility and an alternate part was being used as a substitute. Between February – March 2022, McNeilus analyzed the build records and customer selected options to understand whether other vehicles may have been potentially affected. Based on McNeilus’ review, eight vehicles were identified as potentially having the incorrect smaller sized fender bracket installed. On May 19, 2022, determined that a safety defect may exist in the affected population and would conduct a recall in the field to correct the issue. McNeilus is not aware of any incidents in the field where the tire has come into contact with the fender bracket or other hardware. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : McNeilus will provide customers with instructions on how to install correct fenders and fender tubes on the tag axle. Customers would purchase the parts, perform the repairs, and then file parts/labor reimbursement through normal warranty process. Customers can also choose to have a McNeilus service center perform the repair work free of charge. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Once the correct fenders and fender tubes are installed, there will be sufficient clearance between the newly installed fender and the tire on the tag axle. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-376 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The components entered into the bill of materials for the individual vehicle build have been updated so that appropriate parts are provided to the production facility. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Notifications to customers will be made via a customer letter. The 577 customer letter will be mailed pending NHTSA approval. McNeilus does not distribute vehicles through dealers. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 18, 2022 – JUL 21, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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