1998-2002 Best CFP20T, Best CFP2573 and others recall: check valve

Best Trailer Corporation reported this safety recall on May 6, 2003. It covers about 52 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 52
reported: May 6, 2003

Service brakes, air: supply: check valve

What is wrong: On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part nos. 110700 and 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.
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 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 best at 262‑626‑8481.

Recall number 03V170000

Affected vehicles

Best CFP20T 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Best CFP2573 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Best CHP20TPS 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Best Chp2573ps 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Best GHP25T 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Best GN50K 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best Gndd24kor 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best GNDD50K3 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best Gnddtck 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best GTL50K3 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best TBT10X 1998-1999 1998 1999
Best TBT20 1998-1999 1998 1999
Best TNT20K 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best TNT24KD 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best TNT30K 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best TNT30KFD 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best TNT40K 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best TNT60K3 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best TPS24K 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best TT20 1998-1999 1998 1999
Best TTL24K 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best TTL30K 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best TTL40K 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best TTL44K 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best TTL50K3 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Best TTL60K3 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Questions about recall 03V170000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2002 Best CFP20T, Best CFP2573 and others check valve?

Yes. Recall 03V170000, reported on May 6, 2003, covers about 52 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V170000?

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 best at 262‑626‑8481.

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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