NHTSA Recall 02V210009
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V210009; Date: Oct. 4, 2002
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Featherlite 1075; 1995 Featherlite 1075; 1996 Featherlite 1075; 1997 Featherlite 1075; 1998 Featherlite 1075; 1999 Featherlite 1075; 2000 Featherlite 1075
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve
Manufactured by: Featherlite, Inc.
Affected Units:: 565
Recall Summary:
On certain trailers equipped with spring brake control valve assemblies. 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.
How to Fix:
Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to customers 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 sealco at 602-253-1007 or featherlite at 1-800-800-1230.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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