Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trailers Equipped With Bendix Sr-5 Trailer Spring Brake Valve Assemblies, The Molded Rubber Face Of The Inlet/Exhaust Valve (I/E Valve) Component Of The Affected Valves Can Separate From The Valve’S Metal Insert. Air Can Be Trapped By A Separated I/E Valve Causing It To Balloon And Block The Exhaust Passage Of The Trailer Spring Brake Circuit.
Make Of Vehicle
BRENNER
Model Of Vehicle
TANK TRAILER
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V139019
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Result In The Affected Vehicles Being Unable To Apply The Trailer Parking/Emergency Spring Brakes During Parking In The Event Of A Trailer Supply Line Failure. Unintended Rollaway Could Occur, Possibly Resulting In Personal Injury Or Death To The Vehicle Occupant Or Any Bystanders.
Fix Defect
Bendix Will Notify Customers And Provide A Repair Kit And Installation InstruCTIons Free Of Charge. 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 Bendix At 440-329-9000 Or Brenner At 1-800-558-9750.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Brenner Tank, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000301
End Of Manufacture
20010331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
884
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Brenner Tank, Llc
Date Report Received
20020815