NHTSA recall 88E007000 · Equipment
Structure
Reported Mar 9, 1988232 vehicles affectedPEABODY GALION CORP.Built Apr 1, 1987 – Jan 1, 1988
The defect
The irregular surface on the cylinder piston on which a stroke limiting spacer must exert force, which causes the spacer to fail and cylinder overstroke two inches.
The risk
The failed spacer clogs the hydraulic oil filter,damages hydraulic pump causing hoist arm to bend and making it impossible forthe operator to lower the dump body.
The remedy
Vehicles will be inspected and replacements of hoists found to contain the defective cylinders.