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2025 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2025 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Volterra ZSL years?

Volterra ZSL NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted1 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Volterra ZSL NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2025 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V800000OtherNovember 19, 2025 · 160 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

25V754000LightingNovember 3, 2025 · 115 units

Defect

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Volterra side loader trucks. The intermediate side reflex reflectors may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Missing reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

McNeilus will install the side reflectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact McNeilus Customer Service at 1-888-686-7278.

2025 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL — common questions

Is the 2025 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Mcneilus Volterra ZSL. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.