Wesco Trailer (1994) – 02V210005

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Trailers Equipped With Spring Brake Control Valve Assemblies, There Is A Recessed Area On Top Of The Valve In Which A Brass Guide Pin Fits Down Inside The Body Of The Valve And Is Held In Place By A Steel Snap Ring. The Recessed Area Allows Accumulation Of Water, Dirt, And/Or Chemicals To Build Up Behind The Snap Ring To The Point Where It Will No Longer Contain The Guide Pin Resulting In A Failure Of The Air Valve.

Make Of Vehicle

WESCO

Model Of Vehicle

TRAILER

Year

1994

Recall Campaign Number

02V210005

Component Description

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve

Effect Of Defect

Failure Of The Valve In An Empty Or Lightly Loaded Trailer While The Vehicle Is In Motion Could Result In A Hard Application Of The Spring Brakes, Possibly Locking Up The Trailer Wheels And Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Sealco Will Provide A Repair Kit And Installation InstruCTIons To Its Customers Free Of Charge. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Sealco At 602-253-1007 Or Wesco At 530-662-9606.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Wesco Trailers Sales

Start Of Manufacture

19940701

End Of Manufacture

20001231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

296

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Wesco Trailer Sales

Date Report Received

20020815

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard