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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V019000

2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train | 2015 Western Trailer Chip B-Train — Service brakes, air

Published January 19, 2016 · Recall initiated: January 19, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V019000, published January 19, 2016. Recalling firm: Western Trailer Company; 2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train | 2015 Western Trailer Chip B-Train — Service brakes, air.

What's the hazard

Western Trailer Company (Western) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chip B-Train trailers manufactured December 29, 2014, to February 26, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

What to do

Western has notified the affected owners and the brake chambers have already been replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Western customer service at 1-888-344-2539.

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Recall details

Brand
WESTERN TRAILER
Model
CHIP B-TRAIN
Manufacturer
Western Trailer Company
Lot
2016 WESTERN TRAILER CHIP B-TRAIN | 2015 WESTERN TRAILER CHIP B-TRAIN
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train | 2015 Western Trailer Chip B-Train — Service brakes, air recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V019000 on January 19, 2016. Reported hazard: Western Trailer Company (Western) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chip B-Train trailers manufactured December 29, 2014, to February 26, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

What should I do if I have this product?

Western has notified the affected owners and the brake chambers have already been replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Western customer service at 1-888-344-2539.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN TRAILER. Model: CHIP B-TRAIN.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)