MAXIM TRUCK COMPANY, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-04-08.
Recall campaignNHTSA 99V080000
Suspension: front
Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
MAXIM TRUCK COMPANY, INC.
Vehicles affected
16
Reported to NHTSA
1999-04-08
Owners notified
1999-04-20
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CEMENT MIXERS EQUIPPED WITH RIDEWELL FRONT AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS. THE HANGER FRONT SUSPENSION IS WEAK AND CAN FAIL.
Safety risk
FRONT STEERING WHEELS CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIDEWELL FRONT AIR RIDE SUSPENSION WITH CONVENTIONAL SPRING SUSPENSIONS.
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).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.