2020 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer: common problems
The maker issued 6 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 6
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 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.
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for changing the Record DVR settings on…
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for changing the Record DVR settings on STONKAM® DVR system installed on some McNeilus Rear Discharge Mixers.
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing has identified an issue where certain McNeilus Bridgemaster® vehicles…
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing has identified an issue where certain McNeilus Bridgemaster® vehicles produced between July 1, 2020 and April 17, 2022 may have the incorrect compensator setting on the pump which…
- Inspection and possible rework required on certain bolts on the Bridgemaster® V axle regarding torquing…
- In this technical service information bulletin, McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing releases information for…
In this technical service information bulletin, McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing releases information for new decals created for the mixer serial number and Bridgemaster® Axle serial number. These new decals replace…
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions to restore lower ladder rung clearance
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 6 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer?
NHTSA lists 6 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2020 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.