Recall 02V139007 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Defect in 2000-2001 LUFKIN TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,475 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V139007 |
| Manufacturer | LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,475 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-2, SR-4, AND SR-5 TRAILER SPRING BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLIES, THE MOLDED RUBBER FACE OF THE INLET/EXHAUST VALVE (I/E VALVE) COMPONENT OF THE AFFECTED VALVES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VALVE'S METAL INSERT. AIR CAN BE TRAPPED BY A SEPARATED I/E VALVE CAUSING IT TO BALLOON AND BLOCK THE EXHAUST PASSAGE OF THE TRAILER SPRING BRAKE CIRCUIT.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES BEING UNABLE TO APPLY THE TRAILER PARKING/EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKES DURING PARKING IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER SUPPLY LINE FAILURE. UNINTENDED ROLLAWAY COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT OR ANY BYSTANDERS.
Remedy
BENDIX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX AT 440-329-9000 OR LUFKIN AT 936-634-2211.
Related Recalls for LUFKIN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05V485000 | 2002 LUFKIN TRAILER | SUSPENSION | 988 | |
| 02V127000 | 1994 LUFKIN TFV-IP | TRAILER HITCHES | 5,886 | |
| 85V073000 | 1985 LUFKIN LUFKIN | TRAILER HITCHES | 13 | |
| 72V136000 | 1972 LUFKIN THD2 | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 22 | |
| 72V129000 | 1963 LUFKIN LUFKIN | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 34 | |
| 71V150000 | 1971 LUFKIN MODEL 1 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 712 | |
| 03V370000 | 2001 LUFKIN TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1,876 |