Polar Tank Trailer Recall for Potential Brake Fire Risk
Polar Tank Trailer is recalling 2015 ATB6, APX0, and SRJH trailers due to a parking brake actuator defect that may cause brake drag and fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Polar Tank Trailer, LLC is recalling certain model year 2015 SRJH, APX0, and ATB6 trailers manufactured between August 27, 2014, and November 29, 2014. These vehicles are equipped with specific Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured between January 9, 2014, and October 28, 2014.
The recall addresses a defect where the internal rubber diaphragm in the parking brake section of the actuator may not be completely attached to the actuation mechanism. This incomplete attachment can lead to internal leakage from the service section, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. If this pressure is not vented, it may prevent the actuator from fully releasing, causing brake drag. This drag can result in overheated wheelend service brakes, which increases the risk of a fire.
Polar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the actuators as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2015. Owners may contact Polar customer service at 1-320-746-2255 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- POLAR TANK ATB6 TRAILER, APX0 TRAILER, SRJH TRAILER
- Brand
- POLAR TANK
- Manufacturer
- Polar Tank Trailer, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 10
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- ATB6 TRAILER
- APX0 TRAILER
- SRJH TRAILER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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