Benson Dump Trailer (2002) – 04V146000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Large Framed And Frameless 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

BENSON

Model Of Vehicle

DUMP TRAILER

Year

2002

Recall Campaign Number

04V146000

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 Benson At 1-877-489-9020.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Benson International, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20010612

End Of Manufacture

20010612

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Benson International, Inc.

Date Report Received

20040324

Make Campaign Number

2004 PHC

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard