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2015-2017 Wabash National Van recall: parking brake

Wabash National Corporation reported this safety recall on June 29, 2016. It covers about 14,862 vehicles.

vehicles affected
14,862
reported
Jun 29, 2016
owners notified
Sep 6, 2016

Parking brake

What is wrong
Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Van Trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to May 10, 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
Wabash will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge.. Wabash issued an interim notification to owners on August 10, 2016. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Wabash Customer Service Department at 1‑765‑771‑5300.

Recall number 16V484000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V484000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 Wabash National Van parking brake?

Yes. Recall 16V484000, reported on June 29, 2016, covers about 14,862 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V484000?

Wabash will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge.. Wabash issued an interim notification to owners on August 10, 2016. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Wabash Customer Service Department at 1‑765‑771‑5300.

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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