Mac Trailer 2020 Dump Trailers: Steering Arm Detachment Risk
Mac Trailer is recalling certain 2017-2020 dump trailers with Ingersoll Smart-Steer axles due to potential steering arm detachment during heavy loading, which could cause loss of control and crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control. In addition, attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Mac Trailer is recalling 2017-2020 dump trailers with Ingersoll Smart-Steer axles because the steering arm might detach during heavy loading, risking loss of control and crashes. Owners should have dealers inspect and weld the steering arm at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79854-mac-trailer-2020-dump-trailers-steering-arm-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79854-mac-trailer-2020-dump-trailers-steering-arm-detachment-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V501000
Cite this page
“Mac Trailer 2020 Dump Trailers: Steering Arm Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79854-mac-trailer-2020-dump-trailers-steering-arm-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V501000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V501000).
Why it’s dangerous
The steering arm can detach during low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers. This may cause loss of steering control and lead to crashes. Falling attachment hardware also creates road hazards.
Who’s affected
Owners of Mac Trailer dump trailers from 2017-2020 with Ingersoll Smart-Steer axles are affected. Those using the trailers for heavy loads are at higher risk of steering detachment.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Mac Trailer dump trailers from 2017-2020 with Ingersoll Smart-Steer self-steer axles. The recall was notified to owners on September 7, 2021.
- Brand
Mac Trailer- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect the steering arm and apply welds at no cost to fix the detachment risk.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the steering arm and apply welds, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed on September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Mac Trailer customer service at 1-330-823-9900.
Contact Mac Trailer
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mac Trailer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V501000 — Mac Trailer 2020 Dump Trailers: Steering Arm Detachment Risk Hello, I own a Mac Trailer 2020 Dump Trailers: Steering Arm Detachment Risk that is covered by recall 21V501000 from Mac Trailer. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the steering arm and apply welds, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed on September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Mac Trailer customer service at 1-330-823-9900. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
Keep exploring
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 #21V501000 (January 7, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.