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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 03V187📅 May 27, 2003

2000 Aspen DT30-3 & 2000 Aspen LB35-2 + 4 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V187000
Manufacturer recall #
00065
Manufacturer
ASPEN CUSTOM TRAILERS, INC.
Vehicles affected
52
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Owner phone
1-800-788-1777
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Sep 1, 1996 – Apr 30, 2002
Recall started by
ODI
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).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V187 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V187?

2000 Aspen DT30-3 & 2000 Aspen LB35-2 + 4 more. 52 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Aspen dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-788-1777.