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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2024-2025 McNeilus Volterra ZSL Trucks Recalled for Software Error

Agency Publication Date: November 19, 2025
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Summary

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing is recalling approximately 160 of their 2024-2025 Volterra ZSL side loader garbage trucks. A software error in these vehicles can cause the grabber fingers to move automatically without any input from the driver. McNeilus will update the vehicle software to resolve this issue free of charge.

Risk

The grabber fingers may unintentionally move and strike people or other vehicles standing next to the truck. This unexpected movement significantly increases the risk of physical injury or a vehicle collision.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 2024-2025 McNeilus Volterra ZSL side loader garbage trucks manufactured by McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
  2. Contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278 to arrange for a free software update for the side loader grabber system.
  3. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for additional information regarding recall number 25V800.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free software update for the side loader grabber system.

How to: 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.

Affected Products

Product: 2024-2025 McNeilus Volterra ZSL

Side loader garbage trucks affected by software error in the grabber system.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V800000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Sold By: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Units Affected: 160 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: January 5, 2026
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: January 13, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response