Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Spring Brake Control Valve Assemblies, Part Nos. 110700 And 110800, For Use On 1994-2000 Trailers. These Brake Valves Were Produced Between March 1, 1994, And March 31, 2000. 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.
Make Of Vehicle
BRAKE VALVE
Model Of Vehicle
110700
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02E028000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Sealco Will Provide A Repair Kit And Installation InstruCTIons To Its Customers Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began June 25, 2002. 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Sealco Commercial Vehicle Pro.
Start Of Manufacture
19940301
End Of Manufacture
20000331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
230003
Date Owners Notified
20020520
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Sealco Commercial Vehicle Pro.
Date Report Received
20020422