Recall 04V146000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL Defect in 2002-2002 BENSON DUMP TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 1 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V146000 |
| Manufacturer | BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN LARGE FRAMED AND FRAMELESS END DUMP TRAILERS, THE 8-INCH FIVE STAGE TELESCOPIC CYLINDER COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS A "SUPER DUMP", WITH USE THE PACKING NUT ON THE FOURTH STAGE RETAINING THE PLUNGER CAN LOOSEN, BACKING OFF THE FOURTH STAGE. THIS CONDITION, IF NOT REMEDIED, CAN CONTINUE UNTIL THE PACKING NUT BACKS COMPLETELY OFF THE STAGE. IF THIS OCCURS, THERE IS NOTHING TO RETAIN THE FIFTH STAGE (PLUNGER) IN THE ASSEMBLY.
Safety Consequence
WHEN THE CYLINDER IS EXTENDED TO ITS MAXIMUM STROKE, THE FIFTH STAGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OVER THE TRAILER, ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO FREE FALL, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
PARKER HANNIFIN WILL PROVIDE A FIELD MODIFICATION KIT #375 1805 206 TO SECURE THE PACKING NUT IN POSITION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PARKER HANNIFIN AT 1-888-231-7461 OR BENSON AT 1-877-489-9020.
Related Recalls for BENSON
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V485000 | 1998 BENSON TRAILER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 225 | |
| 03V469000 | 2004 BENSON BULLET | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 15 | |
| 02V139017 | 2000 BENSON TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 424 | |
| 04V104000 | 2003 BENSON DUMP TRUCK | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 |