MAC 2019 Waste Trailers: Wheel End Separation Risk
MAC is recalling 2019 Dump and Waste Trailers due to potential wheel end separation from axle, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact MAC for free inspection.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the wheel end separates from the axle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
MAC is recalling certain 2019 Dump and Waste Trailers because the wheel end nut locking device may not be properly installed. This could allow the wheel end to separate from the axle, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224165-mac-2019-waste-trailers-wheel-end-separation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224165-mac-2019-waste-trailers-wheel-end-separation-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V567000
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“MAC 2019 Waste Trailers: Wheel End Separation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224165-mac-2019-waste-trailers-wheel-end-separation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V567000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V567000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the wheel end separates from the axle, it can cause the trailer to become unstable during operation. This increases the risk of a crash, especially when moving or handling heavy loads.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 MAC Dump and Waste Trailers are affected. Trailer operators and those who use these vehicles for waste transport are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 MAC Dump and Waste Trailers. The recall began September 25, 2018, and applies to vehicles sold during this period.
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What to do — step by step
Contact MAC Customer Service
Call 1-800-795-8454 to have the locking nut inspected and corrected for free.
What NHTSA says to do
MAC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking nut to ensure that it is properly installed, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact MAC customer service at 1-800-795-8454. MAC's number for this recall is 10-70-001 2018.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 28 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V567000 (August 28, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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