The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V604000·Announced 2017-09-27

Polar Tank SRJ7 Trailer Recall for Brake Caliper Bolt Torque Issues

Polar Tank is recalling 2018 SRJ7 trailers because brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued, risking caliper detachment and loss of braking ability.

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 caliper detachment) that results in a loss of braking ability and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Polar Tank Trailer, LLC. is recalling certain 2018 SRJ7 trailers manufactured with Meritor MTA/MTP trailer suspensions. The defect involves brake caliper bolts on these axles that may not be properly torqued. This condition can allow the brake caliper to detach from the mounting flange.

If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers 2018 model year SRJ7 trailers with the specified suspension type.

Polar has notified vehicle owners to check the caliper bolts per the supplied bulletin, with reimbursement available from Meritor. The recall began on October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Polar customer service at 1-320-746-2255 or Meritor at 1-866-668-7221. Polar's number for this recall is C17AB. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
POLAR TANK SRJ7 TRAILER
Brand
POLAR TANK
Manufacturer
Polar Tank Trailer, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
9

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)

  • SRJ7 TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · POLAR TANK

Same hazard · brake failure

See all →