Recall 02V210003 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE Defect in 1998-2001 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 812 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V210003 |
| Manufacturer | RELIANCE TRAILER COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 812 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLIES, THERE IS A RECESSED AREA ON TOP OF THE VALVE IN WHICH A BRASS GUIDE PIN FITS DOWN INSIDE THE BODY OF THE VALVE AND IS HELD IN PLACE BY A STEEL SNAP RING. THE RECESSED AREA ALLOWS ACCUMULATION OF WATER, DIRT, AND/OR CHEMICALS TO BUILD UP BEHIND THE SNAP RING TO THE POINT WHERE IT WILL NO LONGER CONTAIN THE GUIDE PIN RESULTING IN A FAILURE OF THE AIR VALVE.
Safety Consequence
FAILURE OF THE VALVE IN AN EMPTY OR LIGHTLY LOADED TRAILER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION COULD RESULT IN A HARD APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES, POSSIBLY LOCKING UP THE TRAILER WHEELS AND RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SEALCO WILL PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO ITS CUSTOMERS 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 SEALCO AT 602-253-1007 OR RELIANCE AT 509-455-8650.
Related Recalls for RELIANCE TRAILER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V174000 | 2007 RELIANCE TRAILER TRANSFER TRAILER CHASSIS | TRAILER HITCHES | 508 | |
| 02V037001 | 1999 RELIANCE TRAILER STURDYWELD | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 15 | |
| 99V153000 | 1999 RELIANCE TRAILER FLATBED TRAILER | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 26 | |
| 02V139005 | 2000 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 47 |