NHTSA Recall 99V080000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V080000; Date: Apr. 8, 1999
Front steering wheels can come loose from the frame resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Maxim Cement Mixer
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Maxim Truck Company, Inc.
Affected Units:: 16
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: cement mixers equipped with ridewell front air ride suspensions. The hanger front suspension is weak and can fail.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the ridewell front air ride suspension with conventional spring suspensions.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 20, 1999
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