AI Damage2017 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader: common problems
The maker issued 11 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 11
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing requires an inspection and replacement, if needed, to ensure the Bob…
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing requires an inspection and replacement, if needed, to ensure the Bob Tail® Huck® bolts are fully swaged with correct thread exposure on the rear pivot cross member body mounts. Revision…
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing requires an inspection and replacement, if needed, to ensure the Bob…
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing requires an inspection and replacement, if needed, to ensure the Bob Tail® Huck® bolts are fully swaged with correct thread exposure on the rear pivot cross member body mounts.
- According to an amended ruling in the visual inspection labeling requirement in Federal Motor Vehicle…
According to an amended ruling in the visual inspection labeling requirement in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 304, the periodic inspection interval for compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel containers…
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides these instructions for installing a hydraulic reservoir cork gasket
The installation of this gasket will repair leaks coming from the gasket between the in-tank filter and the reservoir.
- The following information describes how to purge air and release stored hydraulic energy from a hydraulic…
The following information describes how to purge air and release stored hydraulic energy from a hydraulic system. All manual override features are intended for emergency use, not for continuous-duty operation.
- This repair procedure describes how to reinforce the rear inner radius of the arm, the arm base, and the…
This repair procedure describes how to reinforce the rear inner radius of the arm, the arm base, and the top arm fork lug on all Pacific (Model 85), Pacific Ultra (Model 76), and Contender (Model 87) Front End Loaders…
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for ejector cylinder bypass testing
- This technical service information bulletin describes the replacement of a refuse deflector with a cover…
This technical service information bulletin describes the replacement of a refuse deflector with a cover system that provides enhanced refuse deflection. The refuse deflector system is designed to sweep refuse off of…
- This technical service information bulletin describes the replacement of a snapper pin with a bolted joint…
This technical service information bulletin describes the replacement of a snapper pin with a bolted joint in the body service lift pin assembly. The body service lift is used to raise the refuse collection body during…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 11 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader?
NHTSA lists 11 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 2017 Mcneilus Contender Front Loader 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.