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1997-2000 Fruehauf Trailer and Wabash Trailer recall: check valve

Wabash National Corp. reported this safety recall on August 29, 2003. It covers about 9,517 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,517
reported
Aug 29, 2003
related complaints
1

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 wabash at 765‑771‑5404.

Recall number 03V314000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about brakes problems.

1997 Fruehauf Trailer1998 Fruehauf Trailer1999 Fruehauf Trailer2000 Fruehauf Trailer1997 Wabash Trailer1998 Wabash Trailer1999 Wabash Trailer2000 Wabash Trailer

Questions about recall 03V314000

Is there a recall on the 1997-2000 Fruehauf Trailer and Wabash Trailer check valve?

Yes. Recall 03V314000, reported on August 29, 2003, covers about 9,517 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V314000?

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 wabash at 765‑771‑5404.

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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