AI Damage2016 Mcneilus Meridian Front Loader 78: common problems
The maker issued 21 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 21
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides these instructions for Meridian ejector track component replacement
Both the complete ejector track replacement procedure and the ejector track top closeout installation procedure must be completed during the same replacement time.
- 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 repairing the lugs on the Front Loader…
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for repairing the lugs on the Front Loader Meridian and Front Loader Atlantic CNG tailgates.
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for repairing the lugs on the Front Loader…
- Currently, trucks with work brakes do not cut out the throttle advance when the work brake is released
The driver must wait for the function to complete and throttle to drop below 900 RPMs, allowing the transmission to go into gear, or they must stop the function to get the transmission to go into gear. With this…
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for ejector cylinder bypass testing
- To accurately diagnose the problem for Meridian vehicles with arms that are not performing as designed
This bulletin will be used to inspect the hydraulic and electrical components to fix any potential issues that the vehicle may be experiencing.
- On the Meridian Front Loader, during performance issues such as slow functions, packing light loads,…
On the Meridian Front Loader, during performance issues such as slow functions, packing light loads, inability to lift heavy cans, it is recommended to inspect the O-rings on the sequencing valves. The sequencing valve…
NHTSA lists 21 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mcneilus Meridian Front Loader 78?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 21 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Mcneilus Meridian Front Loader 78?
NHTSA lists 21 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 2016 Mcneilus Meridian Front Loader 78 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.