Reliance Heavy Duty Trailers | NHTSA Recall #02V210002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V210002 by Reliance Heavy Duty Trailers. Includes 1,113 affected units, RELIANCE HEAVY DUTY/SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trailers equipped with spring brake control valve assemblies, 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. 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 or reliance at 707-795-0081.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V210002

Manufacturer: Reliance Heavy Duty Trailers

Report Received Date: 2002-08-15T00:00:00

Subject: Reliance heavy duty/spring brake control valve

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 1,113

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trailers equipped with spring brake control valve assemblies, 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. 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 or reliance at 707-795-0081.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V210002

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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