Mac Trailer Mfg., Inc. (Mac Trailer) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Dump trailers equipped with Ingersoll Smart-Steer self steer axles. The steering arm may detach from the steering knuckle during certain low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers.
2017-2020 · 4 model years
Mac Trailers Dump Trailer Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Mac Trailers Dump Trailer across 4 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2020 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the equipment & accessories.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Dump Trailer complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Dump Trailer problems
Mac Trailers Dump Trailer recalls 2
MAC Trailer Mfg., Inc. (MAC) is recalling certain 2019 Dump and Waste trailers. The wheel end nut locking device on these trailers may not be properly installed, allowing the wheel end to separate from the axle.
Latest Dump Trailer complaints
The contact owns a 2020 El Lamar Dump Trailer equipped with a Demco Hitch. The contact stated upon dumping a load of graveling on the trailer, he heard a loud banging sound and he noticed that the hitch fractured, causing the trailer to roll down and crash into the escalator it was attached to. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the hitch to their location so they could ship it to the manufacturer for testing. The contact stated the dealer replaced the hitch with a standard...
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locking hitch. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the dealer that no issues were found upon testing the hitch. The approximate Trailer failure mileage was 1000. The approximate Demco Hitch failure mileage was 1000.
Questions about the Mac Trailers Dump Trailer
Which Mac Trailers Dump Trailer years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2020 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2020 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Mac Trailers Dump Trailer years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Mac Trailers Dump Trailer problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the equipment & accessories (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Mac Trailers Dump Trailer have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Mac Trailers Dump Trailer model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data