How many recalls does the 2012 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader have?

The 2012 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader has an open recall?

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2012 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 730 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE 15V720000 2015-11-02 730 affected

Defect

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Atlantic, Pacific, Contender, and Ultra front loader refuse trucks manufactured March 2, 2012, to October 14, 2015 and equipped with an optional hydraulic test port tube to check hydraulic system pressures and taking hydraulic…

Consequence

Hydraulic fluid contacting hot exhaust and turbo components increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will remove the optional hydraulic test port tube, and cap off the hydraulic test inlet port, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-014.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.