J-Craft Trailer (2000) – 02V139021

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Trailers Equipped With Bendix Sr-2, Sr-4, And Sr-5 Trailer Spring Brake Valve Assemblies, The Molded Rubber Face Of The Inlet/Exhaust Valve (I/E Valve) Component Of The Affected Valves Can Separate From The Valve’S Metal Insert. Air Can Be Trapped By A Separated I/E Valve Causing It To Balloon And Block The Exhaust Passage Of The Trailer Spring Brake Circuit.

Make Of Vehicle

J-CRAFT

Model Of Vehicle

TRAILER

Year

2000

Recall Campaign Number

02V139021

Component Description

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve

Effect Of Defect

This Condition Can Result In The Affected Vehicles Being Unable To Apply The Trailer Parking/Emergency Spring Brakes During Parking In The Event Of A Trailer Supply Line Failure. Unintended Rollaway Could Occur, Possibly Resulting In Personal Injury Or Death To The Vehicle Occupant Or Any Bystanders.

Fix Defect

Bendix Will Notify Customers And Provide A Repair Kit And Installation InstruCTIons 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 Bendix At 440-329-9000 Or J-Craft At 1-800-864-3828.

Vehicle Manufacturer

J-Craft, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20010301

End Of Manufacture

20010430

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

10

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

J-Craft A Division Of Crysteel Mfg.

Date Report Received

20020815

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard