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1998-2001 Reliance Trailer Trailer recall: check valve

Reliance Trailer Company reported this safety recall on August 15, 2002. It covers about 812 vehicles.

vehicles affected
812
reported
Aug 15, 2002

Service brakes, air: supply: check valve

What is wrong
On certain trailers equipped with spring brake control valve assemblies, 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.
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.
Remedy
Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to its 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 reliance at 509‑455‑8650.

Recall number 02V210003

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V210003

Is there a recall on the 1998-2001 Reliance Trailer Trailer check valve?

Yes. Recall 02V210003, reported on August 15, 2002, covers about 812 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V210003?

Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to its 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 reliance at 509‑455‑8650.

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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