The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V019000·Announced 2016-01-19

Western Trailer Chip B-Train Recalled for Brake Drag Fire Risk

Western Trailer is recalling 2015-2016 Chip B-Train trailers due to brake drag that may cause wheel end fires. Brake chambers have already been replaced.

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 (brake drag) that may result in a wheel end fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Western Trailer Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chip B-Train trailers manufactured between December 29, 2014, and February 26, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators.

The recall addresses a defect where an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber may cause brake drag. This condition may result in a wheel end fire.

Western has notified affected owners, and the brake chambers have already been replaced free of charge. Owners may contact Western customer service at 1-888-344-2539 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WESTERN TRAILER CHIP B-TRAIN
Brand
WESTERN TRAILER
Manufacturer
WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
5

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 (1)

  • CHIP B-TRAIN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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