2001 MAC TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 MAC TRAILER
The 2001 MAC TRAILER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 MAC TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 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 2001 MAC TRAILER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MAC TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MAGIC TRAIL TRAILER BOAT TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A BUBBLE IN THE TIRE BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE TIRE WAS 100. A WAS NO VIN FOR THE TRAILER AND THERE WAS NO FAILURE OR CURRENT MILEAGE. UPDATED 11/03/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE OUTER LAYER OF THE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE CORD LAYER AND BECAME INFLATED TO THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL. UPDATED 11/04/10
Safety Rating for the 2001 MAC TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MAC TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MAC TRAILER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 MAC TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAC TRAILER
- 1998 MAC TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 1999 MAC TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2000 MAC TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2001 MAC TRAILER (current)
- 2002 MAC TRAILER — 1 complaint
- 2003 MAC TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2004 MAC TRAILER — 0 complaints
Other MAC Models
- MAC END DUMP TRAILER — 0 total complaints