Recall 16V524000: 2014–2016 Polar Tank DOT 406 Tank Trailer, 2014–2016 Polar Tank DOT 407 Tank Trailer, 2014–2016 Polar Tank DOT 412 Tank Trailer +2 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jul 11, 2016
Vehicles affected
109
Models
5
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The 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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2014 Polar Tank DOT 406 Tank Trailer
  • 2015 Polar Tank DOT 406 Tank Trailer
  • 2016 Polar Tank DOT 406 Tank Trailer
  • 2014 Polar Tank DOT 407 Tank Trailer
  • 2015 Polar Tank DOT 407 Tank Trailer
  • 2016 Polar Tank DOT 407 Tank Trailer
  • 2014 Polar Tank DOT 412 Tank Trailer
  • 2015 Polar Tank DOT 412 Tank Trailer
  • 2016 Polar Tank DOT 412 Tank Trailer
  • 2014 Polar Tank MC 331 Tank Trailer
  • 2015 Polar Tank MC 331 Tank Trailer
  • 2014 Polar Tank Non-Code Tank Trailer
  • 2015 Polar Tank Non-Code Tank Trailer
  • 2016 Polar Tank Non-Code Tank Trailer

Details

NHTSA campaign
16V524000
Manufacturer
Polar Tank Trailer, LLC.
Owner letters
Oct 3, 2016
Components
Parking brake (Brakes)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology