Common Equipment Failures of Large Trucks

Introduction

We are no strangers to the dangers of large trucks that share the roads with other vehicles. Numerous truck accidents occur every year owing to a variety of reasons. One of the common causes behind truck accidents is the failure of truck equipment. Let's take a look at some of these here.

Tire Failure

The tires are some of the most overworked equipment of a truck. These come in contact with the road debris and have to bear unpleasant road conditions every day. As a result, they are quite prone to wear and tear. Certain design flaws or road conditions may lead to tire failures. Therefore, tire blowout accidents are common.

Brake Failure

A large portion of the truck accidents occurs due to problems in the brake assemblies of the truck. Some of the common reasons behind brake failure include worn-out brake components, inadequate air pressure, brakes that are out of adjustment and so on.

Engine Failure

Engine failure is one of the most common reasons behind truck accidents. Engines can get overheated if the cooling system does not work properly. This can be caused due to coolant leaks, a faulty radiator and so on.

Light Failure

Truck drivers are required to haul cargo throughout the day. Some may need to ply at the wee hours of the dawn or all through the night. Headlight failures during the night can cause a number of accidents. Additionally, indicator light failure can misguide the drivers of the other vehicles on the road, thus resulting in accidents.

Proper Maintenance of Equipment

Each of these failures can be avoided by proper maintenance of trucks. Trucks should be serviced at regular intervals to locate the faults in the equipment and implement the right measures to get them fixed to eliminate the possibilities of accidents.

Conclusion

In addition to proper maintenance, obeying the traffic rules and being cautious on the road can help in preventing accidents. In the event of accidents, you should get in touch with a competent truck accidents attorneys to know the steps you should follow.

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