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Safety Recalls of Superior FD229 Vehicles

There has been 1 safety recall for the Superior FD229. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Superior FD229.

NHTSA Recall #: 03V293000; Aug. 6, 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: 1994 Superior FD229, 1995 Superior FD229, 1996 Superior FD229, 1997 Superior FD229, 1998 Superior FD229, 1999 Superior FD229, 2000 Superior FD229, 1994 Superior RD500, 1995 Superior RD500, 1996 Superior RD500, 1997 Superior RD500, 1998 Superior RD500, 1999 Superior RD500, 2000 Superior RD500

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

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.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Superior FD229 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Aug. 6, 2003	Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve	508

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Superior FD229 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
2000 Superior FD229	1
1999 Superior FD229	1
1998 Superior FD229	1
1997 Superior FD229	1
1996 Superior FD229	1
1995 Superior FD229	1
1994 Superior FD229	1