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SevereNHTSA·18V567000·Announced 2018-08-28

MAC Trailers Recalls 2019 Dump and Waste Trailers for Wheel Nut Defect

MAC Trailer Mfg. is recalling 2019 Dump and Waste trailers because the wheel end nut locking device may not be properly installed, allowing the wheel end to separate from the axle.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the wheel end can separate from the axle, which the source states can increase the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

MAC Trailer Mfg., Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Dump and Waste trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the wheel end nut locking device may not be properly installed. This installation issue allows the wheel end to separate from the axle.

If the wheel end separates from the axle, it can increase the risk of a crash. The recall covers 424 units of the affected trailers.

MAC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking nut to ensure that it is properly installed, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact MAC customer service at 1-800-795-8454. MAC's number for this recall is 10-70-001 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MAC TRAILERS WASTE TRAILER, DUMP TRAILER
Brand
MAC TRAILERS
Manufacturer
MAC Trailer Mfg., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
424

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • WASTE TRAILER
  • DUMP TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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