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2024-2025 Volterra ZSL side loader garbage trucks recall: Software error may cause grabber fingers to move unintentionally

2024–2025 Volterra ZSL side loader garbage trucks are affected; they can be identified by the Volterra ZSL side loader model designation for model years 2024–2025. They were recalled because a software error may cause the grabber fingers to move without operator input, which could strike a person or vehicle. McNeilus will update the software free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2026, and owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278.

What's being recalled

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Volterra ZSL side loader garbage trucks. A software error may cause the grabber fingers to move without input from the operator.

How to identify it

NHTSA campaign 25V800000

The hazard

Grabber fingers that unintentionally moves may strike a person or vehicle next to the truck, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

What to do

McNeilus will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2026. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278.

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.

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