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2000-2002 Polar Trailer recall: check valve

Polar Tank Trailer, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 15, 2002. It covers about 208 vehicles.

vehicles affected
208
reported
Aug 15, 2002

Service brakes, air: supply: check valve

What is wrong
On certain trailers equipped with bendix sr-2, sr-4, and sr-5 trailer spring brake valve assemblies, the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (I/e valve) component of the affected valves can separate from the valve's metal insert. Air can be trapped by a separated I/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.
Risk
This condition can result in the affected vehicles being unable to apply the trailer parking/emergency spring brakes during parking in the event of a trailer supply line failure. Unintended rollaway could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death to the vehicle occupant or any bystanders.
Remedy
Bendix will notify customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions 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 bendix at 440‑329‑9000 or polar at 1‑800‑826‑6589.

Recall number 02V139008

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V139008

Is there a recall on the 2000-2002 Polar Trailer check valve?

Yes. Recall 02V139008, reported on August 15, 2002, covers about 208 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V139008?

Bendix will notify customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions 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 bendix at 440‑329‑9000 or polar at 1‑800‑826‑6589.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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