Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V143000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V143000 by Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc.. Includes 143 affected units, HALE TRAILER/SEALCO/SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain dump 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

Dealers will install the brake valve. owner notification began april 25, 2004. 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 hale at 610-395-7868 or sealco at 602-253-1007.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V143000

Manufacturer: Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-03-16T00:00:00

Subject: Hale trailer/sealco/spring brake control valve

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 143

Details

MFR Campaign Number: P-03-01

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain dump 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: Dealers will install the brake valve. owner notification began april 25, 2004. 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 hale at 610-395-7868 or sealco at 602-253-1007.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-93nn~7qrp-twdw

NHTSA ID: 04V143000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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