2016 Polar Tank Dot 407 Tank Trailer Recall Information and Defects
The 2016 Polar Tank Dot 407 Tank Trailer has 1 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Entrans International, LLC. These critical defects primarily concern parking brake. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (1 Defects)
Defect #1: Parking Brake Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 16V524000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2016-07-11
Description
Polar Tank Trailer, LLC (Polar Tank) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DOT 406, DOT 407, DOT 412, MC 331 and Non-Code trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to April 28, 2016. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could 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
Polar Tank Trailer will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2016. Owners may contact Polar Tank customer service at
1-320-746-2255
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
