Does the 2012 Mcneilus Rear Loader have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 1 campaign and the U.S. NHTSA lists 1 for the 2012 Mcneilus Rear Loader. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2012 Mcneilus Rear Loader?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

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2012 Mcneilus Rear Loader recalls

2 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2012 Mcneilus Rear Loader with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 01
U.S. recalls: 01
Total campaigns: 02

Transport Canada recalls

Lights And Instruments#2024694November 14, 2024
10 units affected
Issue: On a small number of garbage trucks, the license plate lamp may have been installed in the wrong location. As a result, the trucks don't meet the requirements of the Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: A license plate that isn't illuminated properly may be difficult to read at night. Corrective Actions: McNeilus will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a McNeilus dealership to reposition the license plate lamp.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING#24V766000October 15, 2024
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2010-2024 Rear Loader vehicles. The license plate light was installed in the wrong location and may not fully illuminate the license plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: An improperly illuminated license plate reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will relocate the light free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2024. Owners may contact McNeilus Customer Service at 1-888-686-7278.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

Check a 2012 Mcneilus Rear Loader VIN

A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.

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