AI Damage2017 Mcneilus MA Side Loader: common problems
The maker issued 9 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 9
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides these instructions for the installation of new bushings for the…
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides these instructions for the installation of new bushings for the service cleanout door for all Side Loader refuse vehicles. The new bushings can help provide a tighter seal on…
- 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.
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for ejector cylinder bypass testing
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mcneilus MA Side Loader?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 9 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Mcneilus MA Side Loader?
NHTSA lists 9 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 MA Side 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.
Other 2017 models
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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.