Make : MAXIM | Model : CEMENT MIXER | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19980204 - 19980204 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V080000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990420 | Date Received by ODI: 19990408 | Date Added to Database: 19990420 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MAXIM TRUCK COMPANY, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MAXIM TRUCK COMPANY, INC. | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CEMENT MIXERS EQUIPPED WITH RIDEWELL FRONT AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS. THE HANGER FRONT SUSPENSION IS WEAK AND CAN FAIL. |
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Consequence:
FRONT STEERING WHEELS CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIDEWELL FRONT AIR RIDE SUSPENSION WITH CONVENTIONAL SPRING SUSPENSIONS. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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