Great Dane Trailers | NHTSA Recall #02V139016
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V139016 by Great Dane Trailers. Includes 6,280 affected units, GREAT DANE/TRAILER SPRING BRAKES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain trailers equipped with bendix sr-2, sr-4, and sr-5 trailer spring brake valve assemblies, the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (i/e valve) component of the affected valves can separate from the valve's metal insert. air can be trapped by a separated i/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.
Corrective Action
Bendix will notify customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. 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 bendix at 440-329-9000 or great dane at 912-644-2100.