NHTSA Recall 16V019000
Filed by Western Trailer Company. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2016-01-19. An estimated 5 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Western Trailer Company (Western) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chip B-Train trailers manufactured December 29, 2014, to February 26, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Risk
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Western has notified the affected owners and the brake chambers have already been replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Western customer service at 1-888-344-2539.
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.