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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V483000

2017 Transcraft Platform Trailer | 2015 Transcraft Platform Trailer | 2016 Transcraft Platform Trailer — Parking brake

Published June 29, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 29, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V483000, published June 29, 2016. Recalling firm: Transcraft Corporation; 2017 Transcraft Platform Trailer | 2015 Transcraft Platform Trailer | 2016 Transcraft Platform Trailer — Parking brake.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
TRANSCRAFT
Model
PLATFORM TRAILER
Manufacturer
Transcraft Corporation
Lot
2017 TRANSCRAFT PLATFORM TRAILER | 2015 TRANSCRAFT PLATFORM TRAILER | 2016 TRANSCRAFT PLATFORM TRAILER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Transcraft Platform Trailer | 2015 Transcraft Platform Trailer | 2016 Transcraft Platform Trailer — Parking brake recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V483000 on June 29, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TRANSCRAFT. Model: PLATFORM TRAILER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)