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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 03V357📅 Sep 30, 2003

2000–2001 Wheeler Gravel PUP & 2000–2001 Wheeler Hooper recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part no. 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 wheeler at 573-262-6240.

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
03V357000
Manufacturer
WHEELER STEEL WORKS, INC.
Vehicles affected
176
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 3, 2003
Built
Jan 1, 1999 – Mar 31, 2001
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 03V357 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 03V357?

2000–2001 Wheeler Gravel PUP & 2000–2001 Wheeler Hooper. 176 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Wheeler dealer to book the free repair.