Acro Trailer Company | NHTSA Recall #03V171000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V171000 by Acro Trailer Company. Includes 530 affected units, ACRO/SEALCO/SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part nos. 110700 and 110800, 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 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 acro at 1-800-589-5254.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V171000
Manufacturer: Acro Trailer Company
Report Received Date: 2003-05-05T00:00:00
Subject: Acro/sealco/spring brake control valve
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 530

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part nos. 110700 and 110800, 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 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 acro at 1-800-589-5254.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-gqgs_p98i-axd2
NHTSA ID: 03V171000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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