Polar Tank 2014–2016 Parking Brake recall

Recalled July 11, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16V524000 · Polar Tank

Hazard

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

Polar Tank Trailer will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2016. Owners may contact Polar Tank customer service at 1-320-746-2255.

Units

109 units

Description

Polar Tank Trailer, LLC (Polar Tank) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DOT 406, DOT 407, DOT 412, MC 331 and Non-Code trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to April 28, 2016. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.

What to do

Product

Polar Tank DOT 406 TANK TRAILER · Polar Tank DOT 407 TANK TRAILER · Polar Tank DOT 412 TANK TRAILER · Polar Tank MC 331 TANK TRAILER · Polar Tank NON-CODE TANK TRAILER

Manufacturer(s)

Entrans International, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →