2002–2005 Polar APX9-1000 & 2002–2005 Polar APX9-1200 recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain pneumatic trailers equipped with optional aluminum front end frames, a crack CAN develop near a weld in the front end frame.
💥 The risk
Over time, the crack CAN propagate through one of the front frame rails eventually causing failure of the rail, which would result in excessive deflection of the front frame, and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the cracked frames or replace the frame if necessary free of charge. The recall began on may 25, 2007. Owners may contact polar at 1-800-826-6589.
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
- 07V158000
- Manufacturer
- POLAR TANK TRAILER, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 96
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-826-6589
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 25, 2007
- Built
- Aug 1, 2001 – Jun 30, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.