AI DamageMcneilus Zero Radius: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mcneilus Zero Radius across 9 model years: 0 owner complaints and 32 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 47 |
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.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides these instructions for the installation of new bushings for the…
- This bulletin instructs how to replace the Zero Radius™ (ZR) grabber carriage motor bolts with new bolts…
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides these instructions for the installation of new bushings for the…
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc
- The McNeilus Body Control software on Zero Radius (ZR) side loaders has been updated to support the…
- 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…
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides these instructions for replacing the remote mount hydraulic pump…
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc
- Instructions for the ZR speed limiter software update
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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.