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2023 2nd Alert Hipo#18 5th wheel failure and tanker detached.
On 09th April 2021 at approx. 0959 hrs. an empty water tanker was detached from a prime mover and dropped to the ground after making a left turn at a T junction near to the Marmul roundabout . The prime mover and water tanker was on its ways to its base thereafter for renewing the expired ROP of water tanker.
Always ensure king pin and fifth wheel are inspected and maintained as per OEM recommendation as well as PDO standard. Always report any defect to the maintenance team. Always ensure driver is carrying out pull test Always ensure you carry out quality checks on your maintenance process Always ensure you have sufficient rest between shifts Consider adding the 5th wheel lock tool also. Ensure all parts are correct, before you connect.
Inadequate maintenance of fifth wheel Pull test not completed Use not assessed in line with failure expectations wear rates.
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