1998-2003 General Trailer Trailer recall: check valve
General Trailer Parts LLC reported this safety recall on August 13, 2003. It covers about 57 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 57
- reported
- Aug 13, 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 general trailer at 541‑746‑8218.
Recall number 03V296000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 03V296000
Is there a recall on the 1998-2003 General Trailer Trailer check valve?
Yes. Recall 03V296000, reported on August 13, 2003, covers about 57 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V296000?
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 general trailer at 541‑746‑8218.
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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