CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain tank trailers may have Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that were improperly machined. This can delay the application of the spring brakes when the trailer is parked, so the trailer may not hold as it should.
If the spring brakes are delayed, the trailer may roll away after it has been decoupled from the tractor, raising the risk of a crash or injury. Owners should take this seriously, especially when parking on any slope.
Polar Tank Trailer will contact owners and provide a free remedy kit with instructions to repair affected SR5 trailer relay valves. You can also contact Polar Tank customer service at 1-320-746-2255. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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