Defect Description For Recall
8-Inch; Five Stage Telescopic Cylinder Commonly Referred To As A “Super Dump” Model # S85Dc-55 And S85Dc-56 For Use On Large Framed And Frameless End Dump Trailers And Manufactured Between July 1996 And June 2002. 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
SUPER DUMP
Model Of Vehicle
S85DC-56-265
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04E017000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical
Effect Of Defect
When The Cylinder Is Then 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 Even Death.
Fix Defect
Parker Mobile Cylinder Division Will Notify Its Customers And Provide A Field Modification Kit #375 1805 206 To Secure The Packing Nut In Position Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin March 4, 2004. Owners Who Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Parker Hannifin At 1-888-231-7461.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Parker Hannifin Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19981101
End Of Manufacture
20020630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2029
Date Owners Notified
20040304
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Parker Hannifin Corp.
Date Report Received
20040225