Recall 02V139017 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE Defect in 2000-2001 BENSON TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 424 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V139017 |
| Manufacturer | BENSON MANUFACTURING, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 424 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
| 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 BENSON AT 304-489-9020.
Related Recalls for BENSON
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V485000 | 1998 BENSON TRAILER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 225 | |
| 03V469000 | 2004 BENSON BULLET | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 15 | |
| 04V104000 | 2003 BENSON DUMP TRUCK | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 | |
| 04V146000 | 2002 BENSON DUMP TRAILER | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 1 |