Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Tub Grinder 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
VERMEER
Model Of Vehicle
TUB GRINDER
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V139027
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
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
Dealers Will Notify Customers And Provide A Repair Kit And Installation InstruCTIons Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began February 10, 2003. 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 Vermeer At 641-628-3141 Or Bendix At 440-329-9000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Start Of Manufacture
20000801
End Of Manufacture
20020531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
129
Date Owners Notified
20030210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20021231
Make Campaign Number
IK00-1055