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West-Mark Sugar Tank Recall 16V399: Brake drag can cause wheel-end fires on trailers

NHTSA campaign 16V399, reported June 2, 2016, 7 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain trailers built between October 2014 and June 2015 may have an air brake actuator with a diaphragm that is not properly seated in the brake chamber. This can cause the brakes to drag, meaning they do not fully release and stay partially applied while the trailer is moving.

Brake drag can generate excessive heat at the wheel end, which may result in a wheel-end fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and stop the trailer in a safe place if they notice signs of brake drag, such as unusual heat or smell from a wheel, or reduced towing performance.

The repair is free. Dealers will replace the affected Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 long stroke actuators with Haldex Gold Seal Type 30/30 long stroke actuators. Contact West-Mark customer service at 1-800-692-5844, or Haldex at 1-800-752-2501 or [email protected]. You can also check your trailer's VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V399West-Mark
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Problem
West-Mark is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Sugar Tank trailers manufactured October 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015 equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Risk
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Remedy
West-Mark has notified their affected customers, and dealers will remove and replace the Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 long stroke actuators with Haldex Gold Seal Type 30/30 long stroke actuators, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact West-Mark customer service at 1-800-692-5844. Owners may also contact Haldex customer service at 1-800-752-2501 or [email protected].
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

West-Mark Sugar Tank20142015