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2015-2017 Transcraft Platform Trailer recall: parking brake

Transcraft Corporation reported this safety recall on June 29, 2016. It covers about 10 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10
reported
Jun 29, 2016
owners notified
Sep 6, 2016

Parking brake

What is wrong
Transcraft Corporation (Transcraft) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Platform Trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 4, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Risk
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Transcraft will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. Transcraft issued an interim notification to owners on August 11, 2016. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Transcraft Customer Service Department at 1‑618‑833‑5151.

Recall number 16V483000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V483000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 Transcraft Platform Trailer parking brake?

Yes. Recall 16V483000, reported on June 29, 2016, covers about 10 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V483000?

Transcraft will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. Transcraft issued an interim notification to owners on August 11, 2016. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Transcraft Customer Service Department at 1‑618‑833‑5151.

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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