The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V399000·Announced 2016-06-02

West-Mark Recalls 2014-2015 Sugar Tank Trailers Due to Brake Drag

West-Mark is recalling 2014-2015 Sugar Tank trailers because improperly seated brake diaphragms may cause drag, potentially leading to wheel end fires.

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 may result in a wheel end fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property damage risks.

Plain-English summary

West-Mark is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Sugar Tank trailers manufactured between October 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with specific Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators.

The recall is necessary because the affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber. This brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

West-Mark has notified affected customers, and dealers will remove and replace the Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 long stroke actuators with Haldex Gold Seal Type 30/30 long stroke actuators free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact West-Mark customer service at 1-800-692-5844 or Haldex customer service at 1-800-752-2501.

The recalled product

Product
WEST-MARK SUGAR TANK
Brand
WEST-MARK
Manufacturer
West-Mark
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
7

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)

  • SUGAR TANK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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