Recall 16V524000
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | POLAR TANK | DOT 406 TANK TRAILER |
| 2014 | POLAR TANK | DOT 407 TANK TRAILER |
| 2014 | POLAR TANK | DOT 412 TANK TRAILER |
| 2014 | POLAR TANK | MC 331 TANK TRAILER |
| 2014 | POLAR TANK | NON-CODE TANK TRAILER |
| 2015 | POLAR TANK | DOT 406 TANK TRAILER |
| 2015 | POLAR TANK | DOT 407 TANK TRAILER |
| 2015 | POLAR TANK | DOT 412 TANK TRAILER |
| 2015 | POLAR TANK | MC 331 TANK TRAILER |
| 2015 | POLAR TANK | NON-CODE TANK TRAILER |
| 2016 | POLAR TANK | DOT 406 TANK TRAILER |
| 2016 | POLAR TANK | DOT 407 TANK TRAILER |
| 2016 | POLAR TANK | DOT 412 TANK TRAILER |
| 2016 | POLAR TANK | NON-CODE TANK TRAILER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.