Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V512000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V512000 by Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc.. Includes 226 affected units, PRESSURE REGULATOR/QUICK RELEASE VALVE DEVICE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Great lakes is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 trailers, equipped with the msqr 5000 differential pressure regulator/quick release valve device manufactured by air brake systems. the msqr 5000 does not contain the requisite antilock brake system or warning light and thus fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, "air brake systems." see the above list for the models included in the recall.

Corrective Action

Great lakes will notify owners and will replace the unit with a compliant one, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during january 2012. owners may contact great lakes at 1-920-842-2012.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V512000
Manufacturer: Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc.
Report Received Date: 2011-10-13T00:00:00
Subject: Pressure regulator/quick release valve device
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 226

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Great lakes is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 trailers, equipped with the msqr 5000 differential pressure regulator/quick release valve device manufactured by air brake systems. the msqr 5000 does not contain the requisite antilock brake system or warning light and thus fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, "air brake systems." see the above list for the models included in the recall.
Consequence Summary: The purpose of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) for air brake systems, no. 121, is to insure safe braking performance under normal and emergency conditions. the msqr 5000, which was installed in the trailers subject to the recall to satisfy fmvss no. 121's abs requirements, does not meet the definition of an abs as required by fmvss no. 121. Also, the trailers do not have a light to warn the operator of an abs malfunction as required by fmvss no. 121 these deficiencies increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Great lakes will notify owners and will replace the unit with a compliant one, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during january 2012. owners may contact great lakes at 1-920-842-2012.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 11V512000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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