Sealco Commercial Vehicle Pro. | NHTSA Recall #02E028000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E028000 by Sealco Commercial Vehicle Pro.. Includes 230,003 affected units, SEALCO/SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: spring brake control valve assemblies, part nos. 110700 and 110800, for use on 1994-2000 trailers. these brake valves were produced between march 1, 1994, and march 31, 2000. there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and is held in place by a steel snap ring. the recessed area allows accumulation of water, dirt, and/or chemicals to build up behind the snap ring to the point where it will no longer contain the guide pin resulting in a failure of the air valve.

Corrective Action

Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to its customers free of charge. owner notification began june 25, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sealco at 602-253-1007.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E028000

Manufacturer: Sealco Commercial Vehicle Pro.

Report Received Date: 2002-04-22T00:00:00

Subject: Sealco/spring brake control valve

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 230,003

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: spring brake control valve assemblies, part nos. 110700 and 110800, for use on 1994-2000 trailers. these brake valves were produced between march 1, 1994, and march 31, 2000. there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and is held in place by a steel snap ring. the recessed area allows accumulation of water, dirt, and/or chemicals to build up behind the snap ring to the point where it will no longer contain the guide pin resulting in a failure of the air valve.

Consequence Summary: Failure of the valve in an empty or lightly loaded trailer while the vehicle is in motion could result in a hard application of the spring brakes, possibly locking up the trailer wheels and resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to its customers free of charge. owner notification began june 25, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sealco at 602-253-1007.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02E028000

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Created At: 1742808662

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