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SevereNHTSA·16V524000·Announced 2016-07-11

Polar Tank Trailer Recalls 2014-2016 Models Due to Brake Delay

Polar Tank Trailer is recalling 2014-2016 tank trailers because improperly machined brake valves may delay spring brake application, increasing the risk of the trailer rolling away.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 system) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Polar Tank Trailer, LLC is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DOT 406, DOT 407, DOT 412, MC 331, and Non-Code tank trailers manufactured between January 1, 2014, and April 28, 2016. The recall involves 109 units.

The affected trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that may have been improperly machined. This defect could cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes while the trailer is parked. If the spring brakes are delayed, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Polar Tank Trailer will contact owners to provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2016. Owners may contact Polar Tank customer service at 1-320-746-2255 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
POLAR TANK MC 331 TANK TRAILER, DOT 412 TANK TRAILER, DOT 406 TANK TRAILER, NON-CODE TANK TRAILER
Brand
POLAR TANK
Manufacturer
Polar Tank Trailer, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Tank Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
109

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 (5)

  • MC 331 TANK TRAILER
  • DOT 412 TANK TRAILER
  • DOT 406 TANK TRAILER
  • NON-CODE TANK TRAILER
  • DOT 407 TANK TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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