2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2016-06-29
Description
Wabash national corporation (wabash) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 van trailers manufactured january 1, 2014, to may 10, 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.
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.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Wabash issued an interim notification to owners on august 10, 2016. The manufacturer has not yet finalized a notification schedule. Owners may contact wabash customer service department at 1-765-771-5300.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER
Posted on: 2014-11-12
Description
Wabash national corporation (wabash) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 van trailers manufactured december 17, 2013, to january 23, 2015, equipped with a haldex air braking system. The affected brake actuators may have been manufactured with an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism. This could cause dragging or overheated brakes.
Consequence
If the brakes begin to drag and overheat it can cause the brakes to smoke, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire and crash.
Corrective Action
Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake actuator, free of charge. The recall began on june 18, 2015. Owners may contact wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5300.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.