NHTSA Complaint #10357279 — 2009 MACK CXU STRUCTURE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10357279
Vehicle	2009 MACK CXU
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	September 23, 2010
Date Filed	September 23, 2010
Mileage	179,708 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AR

Consumer Description

MY COWORKER WAS CHANGING THE OIL ON A 2009 MACK AND I HAPPENED TO NOTICE THAT THE 5TH WHEEL PLATE WAS SHIFTING AROUND ON THE FRAME. I APPLIED A BOX END WRENCH TO THE MOUNT BOLTS AND DISCOVERED THAT ALL TEN OF THE FASTENERS HOLDING THE 5TH WHEEL TO THE FRAME COULD BE TURNED EASILY USING ONE HAND. THAT IS NOT MY IDEA OF BEING SECURELY ATTACHED! NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS TRUCK BECAUSE IT WAS TIME TO GO HOME AND IF THE BOSS DOESN'T CARE AND MACK DOESN'T CARE WHAT CAN I DO EXCEPT COMPLAIN TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THAT MACK IS USING SUBSTANDARD BOLTS IN THE ASSEMBLY OF THEIR TRUCKS! THE 5TH WHEELS ARE LOOSE. MANAGEMENT DOESN'T WANT TO KNOW! BE VERY AFRAID ON THE HIGHWAYS MY FELLOW AMERICANS, YOU ARE MORE LIKELY TO DIE FROM A TRUCK ACCIDENT THAN YOU ARE FROM A TERRORIST ATTACK! *TR

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