Defect Description For Recall
West-Mark Is Recalling One 2011 2Tancx3A Tanker Trailer Manufactured With An Mpa/Mta Suspension Equipped With Meritor Ex225 Brakes. The Brake Caliper Bolts On This Axle May Not Be Properly Torqued Which Can Allow The Calipers To Detach From The Mounting Flange. As Such, This Vehicle Fails To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 121, “Air Brake System.”
Make Of Vehicle
WEST-MARK
Model Of Vehicle
TANKER
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
17V646000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper
Effect Of Defect
If The Caliper Bolts Are Improperly Torqued And The Caliper Detaches From The Mounting Flange, A Loss Of Braking Ability Would Occur, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
West-Mark Will Notify The Owner, And A Dealer Will Inspect The Bolts, Replacing Any Loose Or Missing Ones, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 26, 2017. Owners May Contact West-Mark Customer Service At 1-800-692-5844. West-Mark’S Number For This Recall Is C17Ab.
Vehicle Manufacturer
West-Mark
Start Of Manufacture
20101001
End Of Manufacture
20110930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1
Date Owners Notified
20171026
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
West-Mark
Date Report Received
20171012
Make Campaign Number
C17AB