Trailstar Semi Trailers Recalled Due to Possible Loss of Brake Function
Tracker Marine LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 Trailstar Z8 trailers and model year 2011-2012 Trailstar Z9 trailers that were manufactured from July 12, 2010, through November 10, 2011 due to a possible service brake defect. The brake caliper pins were not tightened to the correct specification, allowing them to come loose. If the brake caliper pins back out, the result would be the loss of brake function and an increased risk of a crash. The brake caliper is the assembly which houses the brake pads and pistons. It is used to push the brake pads against the surface of the brake rotor to slow down the semi trailer.
Attorney Eric Hageman, a lead attorney for our accident litigation team, represents people seriously hurt in semi trailer accidents throughout the United States. If you or a loved one was injured by a semi trailer that experienced brake failure, contact Eric for a free consultation.
Fuel Leak Fire Hazard Prompts Navistar Truck Recall
A potential fuel leak and vehicle fire hazard has prompted a Navistar Workhorse truck recall, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Two models of 2011 model year Workhorse trucks are being recalled by Navistar, Inc.
Truck Accident Risk Prompts Volvo Semi Recall
A Volvo truck recall has been issued due to a hazard that could contribute to a semi truck or tractor trailer accident and injuries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall involves model year 2001 through 2006 Volvo trucks that may have a defect that could cause a truck driver to lose steering control, which increases the risk of a semi truck accident.
Bus and Volvo Truck Recalls due to Seatbelt and Window Defects
- A Volvo truck recall has been issued due to a potential window defect and truck accident hazard, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 VNL trucks because the adhesive that bonds the glass in the window in the truck’s upper bunk area may fail. This could cause the window glass to come loose and fall out, potentially increasing the risk of a truck accident. Dealers will inspect windows and replace if required.
- New Flyer industries Ltd. is recalling certain model year 2009 GE40LFR transit buses due to a potential seat belt defect that could increase the risk of a car accident injury. According to the NHTSA, these defective seatbelts, supplied by American Seating are the subject of “Defect Report 09E-065.” According to the announcement the seat belts:
“MAY NOT PROPERLY LOCK UP AND AS RESULT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE MOBILITY DEVICE WHEN THE BUS DECELERATES. THIS MAY CAUSE THE MOBILITY DEVICE TO ROLL FORWARD UNTIL THE FULL LENGTH OF THE WEBBING IS EXTENDED WHICH CAUSES POTENTIAL FOR MOBILITY DEVICE TIP-OVER RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.”
New Flyer and American Seating will replace the belts free of charge.
Garbage Truck Defect Poses Possible Risk of Injury
Heil Company is recalling defective garbage trucks that could become unstable and roll over, posing a garbage truck accident hazard.
Certain Heil CP Python and Heil Rapid Rail 2006 through 2009 garbage truck bodies are being recalled, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Truck Recalls due to Potentially Hazardous Defects
Three truck defect recalls that have been issued in the past week involve potentially hazardous parts that could cause a truck accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling 15,490 trucks with potentially defective axle assemblies. The axle beams, manufactured by Bharat Forge, may have lines on the bottom of the axle due to the trimming process. These lines could cause cracks to form in the axle, which could eventually cause the axle beam to fail, posing a crash risk. Mack will notify owners and replace axle beams when needed on the following models:
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): MACK / CL 2002-2004 MACK / CV 2002-2004 MACK / DM 2003-2004 MACK / LE 2002-2004 MACK / MR 2002-2004 MACK / RB 2002-2004 MACK / RD 2002-2004 - Daimler Trucks North America recalled certain model year 2010 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured from May 2009 through January 2009 because a potential steering defect could cause loss of steering control to the driver. According to the NHTSA:
“INCOMPLETE INSTALLATION OF THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING MECHANISM MAY ALLOW UNTHREADING OF THE RETAINER. DISENGAGEMENT OF THE PITMAN ARM FROM THE STEERING BOX MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING AND CRASH COULD OCCUR.”
Dealers will inspect recalled trucks and make necessary repairs.
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America is recalling 19,728 trucks which may have rubber cushions surrounding air intake ducts that are not sufficiently weather resistant. If the rubber cushions deteriorate and crack, the air intake duct could fall off during vehicle operation, increasing the risk of a truck accident. Dealers will replace defective air intake duct cushions if needed on the following vehicles:
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE83D 2005-2010 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE84D 2005-2010 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE85D 2005-2010 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FG84D 2005-2010
