Transcraft Corporation | NHTSA Recall #16V483000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V483000 by Transcraft Corporation. Affecting model year 2015-2017 platform trailers manufactured january 1, 2014, to march 4, 2016, equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves Includes 10 affected units, Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2017 platform trailers manufactured january 1, 2014, to march 4, 2016, equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves

Defect Summary

Transcraft corporation (transcraft) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 platform trailers manufactured january 1, 2014, to march 4, 2016, equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves. these valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.

Corrective Action

Transcraft will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected sr-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. transcraft issued an interim notification to owners on august 11, 2016. the recall began on september 6, 2016. Owners may contact transcraft customer service department at 1-618-833-5151.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V483000
Manufacturer: Transcraft Corporation
Report Received Date: 2016-06-29T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly machined trailer spring brake valve
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Transcraft corporation (transcraft) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 platform trailers manufactured january 1, 2014, to march 4, 2016, equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves. these valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Consequence Summary: If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action: Transcraft will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected sr-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. transcraft issued an interim notification to owners on august 11, 2016. the recall began on september 6, 2016. Owners may contact transcraft customer service department at 1-618-833-5151.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 16V483000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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