Paramount Tank, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V139025

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V139025 by Paramount Tank, Inc.. Includes 15 affected units, PARAMOUNT TANK/TRAILER SPRING BRAKES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain full pull trailers equipped with bendix sr2, 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 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

Dealers 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 paramount at 562-634-7564.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V139025
Manufacturer: Paramount Tank, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2003-01-16T00:00:00
Subject: Paramount tank/trailer spring brakes
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 15

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02512
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain full pull trailers equipped with bendix sr2, 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 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.
Consequence Summary: This condition can result in the affected vehicles being unable to apply the trailer parking/emergency spring brakes during parking in the event of a trailer supply line failure. unintended rollaway could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death to the vehicle occupant or any bystanders.
Corrective Action: Dealers 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 paramount at 562-634-7564.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-72wg-y9rr-5hdb
NHTSA ID: 02V139025
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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