1998 MAC TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 MAC TRAILER
The 1998 MAC TRAILER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL.
Recalls for the 1998 MAC TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 MAC TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 310 vehicles.
Recall 04V171000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
| 310 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 MAC TRAILER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 MAC TRAILER.
Safety Rating for the 1998 MAC TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 MAC TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 MAC TRAILER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 MAC TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAC TRAILER
- 1998 MAC TRAILER (current)
- 1999 MAC TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2000 MAC TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2001 MAC TRAILER — 1 complaint
- 2002 MAC TRAILER — 1 complaint
- 2003 MAC TRAILER — 0 complaints
Other MAC Models
- MAC END DUMP TRAILER — 0 total complaints