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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V524📅 Jul 11, 2016

2014–2016 Polar Tank DOT 406 Tank Trailer & 2014–2016 Polar Tank DOT 407 Tank Trailer + 3 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Polar Tank Trailer, LLC (Polar Tank) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DOT 406, DOT 407, DOT 412, MC 331 and Non-Code trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to April 28, 2016. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.

💥 The risk

If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

🔧 The fix

Polar Tank Trailer will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2016. Owners may contact Polar Tank customer service at 1-320-746-2255.

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
16V524000
Manufacturer
Polar Tank Trailer, LLC.
Vehicles affected
109
Component
PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 3, 2016
Built
Jan 1, 2014 – Apr 28, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 16V524 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 16V524?

2014–2016 Polar Tank DOT 406 Tank Trailer & 2014–2016 Polar Tank DOT 407 Tank Trailer + 3 more. 109 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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