CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Problem
- MAC Trailer Mfg., Inc. (MAC) is recalling certain 2019 Dump and Waste trailers. The wheel end nut locking device on these trailers may not be properly installed, allowing the wheel end to separate from the axle.
- Risk
- If the wheel end separates from the axle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A wheel-end nut locking device on certain 2019 dump and waste trailers may not have been installed properly. If it is not secure, the wheel end can separate from the axle.
Wheel separation can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and arrange the inspection promptly.
The repair is free. MAC Trailer Mfg. will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the locking nut and correct it if needed at no charge. Owners can contact MAC customer service at 1-800-795-8454 (recall number 10-70-001 2018), and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| MAC Trailers Dump Trailer | 2019 |
|---|---|
| MAC Trailers Waste Trailer | 2019 |