Paramount Full Pull (2000) – 02V139025

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Full Pull Trailers Equipped With Bendix Sr2, 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 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

PARAMOUNT

Model Of Vehicle

FULL PULL

Year

2000

Recall Campaign Number

02V139025

Component Description

Service Brakes, Air

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

Dealers 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 Paramount At 562-634-7564.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Paramount Tank, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20001101

End Of Manufacture

20011130

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

15

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Paramount Tank, Inc.

Date Report Received

20030116

Make Campaign Number

2512

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard