Recall 16V421 affects 19 2016 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer trucks for cracked bridge axle tube sleeves. Bridge axles were replaced free of charge.
Mcneilus is recalling 19 2016 Bridgemaster V Mixer concrete mixers because the bridge axle tube sleeves can crack along the sleeve welds. A cracked sleeve affects handling; if both sleeves crack, the bridge axle can detach from the vehicle, which increases crash risk, and Mcneilus dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The bridge axle on the 2016 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer is a rear, non-powered axle assembly that helps carry and spread the load of the concrete mixer. The axle tube sleeve is the round section where the sleeve and axle tube are joined by welds. Those welds are supposed to hold the sleeve in place while the truck carries weight over the rear axle.
On affected mixers, the axle sleeve was not welded to specification. The weld did not reach the required thickness, so cracks can form along the tube sleeve welds. Mcneilus traced the issue to the new model Hendrickson bridge axle and replaced affected units with the prior version bridge axle that uses a rectangular cross section axle component.
The warning sign is visible cracking in the axle sleeves. Affected bridge axles in service should be inspected twice daily for cracks, and any crack means the axle needs immediate service rather than continued operation.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 19 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A cracked tube sleeve can affect vehicle handling. If both tube sleeves crack, the bridge axle can detach from the vehicle, increasing crash risk. Inspect affected bridge axles twice daily for sleeve cracks and stop using the vehicle if any crack is found. Repair is free at any franchised Mcneilus dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mcneilus dealer to verify the free bridge-axle replacement is complete.
- Reference recall number 16V421 and Mcneilus recall Hendrickson TB-H801 when you call.
- Call Mcneilus customer service at 1-507-374-6321 with questions about the bridge axle tube sleeve cracking and axle replacement.
- Keep repair paperwork with the vehicle records once the axle replacement is confirmed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mcneilus technician replaces the bridge axles affected by recall 16V421. Mcneilus says the owners have already been notified and all affected 2016 Bridgemaster V Mixer vehicles have had the bridge axles replaced free of charge, so no separate owner letter was issued. The bridge axle replacement parts and labor are covered under the recall. Mcneilus has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for a related bridge axle repair before the recall work was completed, bring documentation to the service desk and ask how that plan applies.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 24, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| June 10, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V421?
Recall 16V421 covers 19 2016 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer concrete mixers with bridge axle tube sleeves that can crack along the welds. Mcneilus reported that the affected bridge axles were replaced free of charge.
What should I do if my 2016 Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific mixer is included in recall 16V421. If it is, call Mcneilus customer service at 1-507-374-6321 and reference Hendrickson TB-H801. Ask them to confirm that the bridge axle replacement was completed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Mcneilus stated that the bridge axle replacement was completed free of charge for the affected vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of stable handling or axle attachment. If one tube sleeve cracks, vehicle handling can be affected. If both tube sleeves crack, the bridge axle can detach from the vehicle, increasing crash risk under recall 16V421.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V421000 |
|---|---|
| Mcneilus customer service | 1-507-374-6321 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V421 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V421000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →