Defect Description For Recall
On Certain 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.
Make Of Vehicle
MATE
Model Of Vehicle
DUMP TRAILER
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
04V168000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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 Mate At 281-855-0045.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mate, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960701
End Of Manufacture
20000831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
325
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mate, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040407