Recall 04V171000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL Defect in 1998-2004 MAC TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 310 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V171000 |
| Manufacturer | MAC TRAILER MFG., INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 310 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FRAME AND FRAMELESS 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 MAC TRAILER AT 330-823-9190.
Related Recalls for MAC
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V081000 | 2003 MAC END DUMP TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 11 |