AI Damage2018 Mcneilus Zero Radius: common problems
The maker issued 17 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 17
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc
offers these instructions for the Zero Radius (ZR) 3.0 speed limiter software update. This document covers some configurations. Revision C updates one step on a Mack diesel version chassis.
- 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…
- This bulletin instructs how to replace the Zero Radius™ (ZR) grabber carriage motor bolts with new bolts…
This bulletin instructs how to replace the Zero Radius™ (ZR) grabber carriage motor bolts with new bolts if the existing motor bolts are loosening. Revision E replaces two parts with updated parts.
- The McNeilus Body Control software on Zero Radius (ZR) side loaders has been updated to support the…
The McNeilus Body Control software on Zero Radius (ZR) side loaders has been updated to support the Neutral at Stop (NAS) enhancement offered by some chassis OEMs. The McNeilus Body Control software update will…
- 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.
- Instructions for the ZR speed limiter software update
- It has been determined that certain McNeilus Zero Radius side loader refuse vehicles may have a hydraulic…
It has been determined that certain McNeilus Zero Radius side loader refuse vehicles may have a hydraulic pressure spike that may cause premature failure to the fan cooler. The fan cooler may be permanently bypassed by…
- 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 offers these instructions for the installation of a hydraulic reservoir…
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for the installation of a hydraulic reservoir breather upgrade kit to reduce oil leakage in in-body hydraulic reservoirs and frame mounted hydraulic reservoirs…
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for the installation (retrofit installation) of…
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for the installation (retrofit installation) of a streetside panel/door on the tailgate in an effort to reduce trash buildup behind the CNG cover. This is for…
- 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.
NHTSA lists 17 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 2018 Mcneilus Zero Radius?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 17 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Mcneilus Zero Radius?
NHTSA lists 17 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 2018 Mcneilus Zero Radius 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 2018 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.