Defect Description For Recall
On Certain 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
TRAVIS
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
04V194000
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 Travis At 713-466-5888.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Travis Body & Trailer, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
453
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Travis Body & Trailer, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040422