NHTSA Recall 02V139027
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V139027; Date: Dec. 31, 2002
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Vermeer Tub Grinder; 2001 Vermeer Tub Grinder; 2002 Vermeer Tub Grinder
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 129
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Vermeer recall no. Ik00-1055. Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 10, 2003
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