Maxim Truck 1995

Model Truck made in 1995 by Maxim got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to other and steering. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 1995

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION
96V124006MAXIM TRUCK COMPANY, INC.from 07/24/1995 to 02/16/1996V (Vehicle)50ODIMAXIM TRUCK COMPANY, INC.09/10/199610/22/1996
Defect SummaryThe equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled sae4140 steel rather than the specified annealed sae4140. these shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld.
Consequence SummaryVehicles are subject to vehicle tilt and possible rollover in the event that both equalizing beams, on the same side of the vehicle, experience a simultaneous shaft failure. affected suspensions can also drop and contact the road surface generating sparks which could ignite flammable material.
Corrective SummaryOwner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok. dealers will inspect and replace all suspension suspension beams with suspension beams containing appropriate shafts.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok and began july 18, 1996.note: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 neway at 1-800-237-8932.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
OTHER
103/01/1995
 Mixing drums are deteriorating.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
103/01/1995
 Steering wheel came off while driving.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
103/01/1995
 Axles break.