Recall 16V483000 — PARKING BRAKE Defect in 2015-2017 TRANSCRAFT PLATFORM TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 10 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V483000 |
| Manufacturer | Transcraft Corporation |
| Vehicles Affected | 10 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Transcraft Corporation (Transcraft) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Platform Trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 4, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may 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
Transcraft will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. Transcraft issued an interim notification to owners on August 11, 2016. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Transcraft Customer Service Department at 1-618-833-5151.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V680000 | 2020 TRANSCRAFT PLATFORM TRAILER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 499 | |
| 11V488000 | 2010 TRANSCRAFT PLATFORM | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC | 290 | |
| 00V221000 | 1998 TRANSCRAFT EAGLE | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1,236 | |
| 00V386003 | 2000 TRANSCRAFT TRAILER | WHEELS:HUB | 160 | |
| 03V396000 | 2002 TRANSCRAFT TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 171 | |
| 98V120007 | 1998 TRANSCRAFT TRAILER | WHEELS:RIM | 357 |