NHTSAGeneral Alert
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. - Software Error May Cause Grabber Fingers ...
Published: November 19, 2025Recall ID: 25V800000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Grabber fingers that unintentionally moves may strike a person or vehicle next to the truck, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Software Error May Cause Grabber Fingers to Move Unintentionally
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Software Error May Cause Grabber Fingers to Move Unintentionally |
| Nhtsa id | 25V800000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V800000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 68.75 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Grabber fingers that unintentionally moves may strike a person or vehicle next to the truck, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 160 |
| Report received date | 2025-11-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |