Mac Trailer Mfg., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V171000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V171000 by Mac Trailer Mfg., Inc.. Includes 310 affected units, MAC TRAILER/PARKER HANNIFIN/TELESCOPIC CYLINDER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V171000

Manufacturer: Mac Trailer Mfg., Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-04-08T00:00:00

Subject: Mac trailer/parker hannifin/telescopic cylinder

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 310

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wxfj~exw8-xc46

NHTSA ID: 04V171000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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