Wellco Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V518000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V518000 by Wellco Manufacturing, Inc.. Includes 6 affected units, WELLCO/SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain flatbed trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part no. 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 wellco at 707-678-9236.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V518000
Manufacturer: Wellco Manufacturing, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2003-12-10T00:00:00
Subject: Wellco/spring brake control valve
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain flatbed trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part no. 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 wellco at 707-678-9236.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-daqe_cmjg~xfnr
NHTSA ID: 03V518000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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