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Transcraft Platform Trailer Recall 16V483: Trailer May Roll Away When Parked Due to Brake Valve Defect

NHTSA campaign 16V483, reported June 29, 2016, 10 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2015-2017 Transcraft Platform Trailers, built between January 1, 2014 and March 4, 2016, may have Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that were improperly machined. This can delay the spring brakes from engaging when the trailer is parked.

If the spring brakes are delayed, the trailer may roll away after it has been uncoupled from the tractor, which raises the risk of a crash or injury.

Transcraft will contact owners and provide a free remedy kit with instructions to repair the affected SR5 trailer relay valves. You can contact the Transcraft Customer Service Department at 1-618-833-5151. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V483Transcraft Corporation
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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

Transcraft Platform Trailer201520162017