NHTSA recall campaign
16V019000
ManufacturerWESTERN TRAILER COMPANYReported2016-01-19Affected5 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Western Trailer Company (Western) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chip B-Train trailers manufactured December 29, 2014, to February 26, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Risk
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Western has notified the affected owners and the brake chambers have already been replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Western customer service at 1-888-344-2539.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →