TEREX CEMENT MIXER 1998: SUSPENSION:FRONT
| Make : TEREX | Model : CEMENT MIXER | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1998-02-04 - 1998-02-04 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V080000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-04-20 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-04-08 | Date Added to Database: 1999-04-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: MAXIM TRUCK COMPANY, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 16 | ||
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Summary:
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 | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 20, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAXIM AT 1-812-346-5072.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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