Entrans International, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V524000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V524000 by Entrans International, Llc. Affecting model year 2014-2016 dot 406, dot 407, dot 412, mc 331 and non-code trailers manufactured january 1, 2014, to april 28, 2016 Includes 109 affected units, Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2016 dot 406, dot 407, dot 412, mc 331 and non-code trailers manufactured january 1, 2014, to april 28, 2016

Defect Summary

Polar tank trailer, llc (polar tank) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 dot 406, dot 407, dot 412, mc 331 and non-code trailers manufactured january 1, 2014, to april 28, 2016. these trailers are equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.

Corrective Action

Polar tank trailer will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected sr-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on october 3, 2016. owners may contact polar tank customer service at 1-320-746-2255.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V524000
Report Received Date: 2016-07-11T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly machined trailer spring brake valve
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 109

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Polar tank trailer, llc (polar tank) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 dot 406, dot 407, dot 412, mc 331 and non-code trailers manufactured january 1, 2014, to april 28, 2016. these trailers are equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could 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: Polar tank trailer will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected sr-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on october 3, 2016. owners may contact polar tank customer service at 1-320-746-2255.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-v8ag~58v4-wcjy
NHTSA ID: 16V524000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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