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