2024-2025 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL recall: Software Error May Cause Grabber Fingers to Move Unintentionally
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 19, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 7, 2026.
- What's 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.
- The risk
Grabber fingers that unintentionally moves may strike a person or vehicle next to the truck, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Who's affected
160 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2025 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL.
- Compared with
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. has 0 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 3 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
1 earlier NHTSA recall for these models since Nov. 1, 2016:
- Nov. 3, 2025 2024-2025 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL recall: Missing Intermediate Side Reflex Reflectors/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Mcneilus Volterra ZSL 2024-2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V800000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 19, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 160 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record