The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V055000·Announced 2017-01-25

Advance Engineered Recalls 2014-2015 Dry Bulk Cargo Tank Trailers

Advance Engineered is recalling 2014-2015 Dry Bulk Cargo Tank trailers because improperly machined spring brake valves may delay braking, increasing the risk of the trailer rolling away.

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 system) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Advance Engineered Products Ltd. is recalling certain 2014-2015 Dry Bulk Cargo Tank trailers equipped with specific Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. The recall involves 11 affected units.

The spring brake valves may have been improperly machined, which can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes while the vehicle 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.

Advance Engineered has notified owners and will provide remedy kits, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Advance Engineered customer service at 1-306-721-5678 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ADVANCE ENGINEERED DRY BULK CARGO TANK
Brand
ADVANCE ENGINEERED
Manufacturer
Advance Engineered Products Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
11

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)

  • DRY BULK CARGO TANK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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