NHTSA Recall 03V187000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V187000; Date: May. 7, 2003
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:
2000 Aspen Dt30-3; 1999 Aspen Hg50-3c; 2000 Aspen Lb35-2; 1999 Aspen Mt26-2gh; 2000 Aspen Mt26-2gh; 1998 Aspen Mt30-2; 1999 Aspen Mt30-2; 2000 Aspen Mt30-2; 1998 Aspen Rg45-2-1; 1996 Aspen Sd26-2; 1997 Aspen Sd26-2; 1998 Aspen Sd26-2; 1999 Aspen Sd26-2; 2000 Aspen Sd35-3; 2000 Aspen Tt35-3
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve
Manufactured by: Aspen Custom Trailers, Inc.
Affected Units:: 52
Recall Summary:
On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part nos. 110700 and 110800, 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 aspen custom trailers at 1-800-788-1777.
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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