Advance Engineered Dry Bulk Cargo Tank recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 25, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Advance Engineered Products Ltd. recalls 2014–2015 Advance Engineered Dry Bulk Cargo Tank

Recall number

17V055000

Brand / firm

Advance Engineered

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 11 units

Why it was recalled

If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What was recalled

Advance Engineered Products Ltd. (Advance Engineered) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Dry Bulk Cargo Tank trailers equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.

What to do

Advance Engineered has notified owners, and will provide remedy kits, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Advance Engineered customer service at 1-306-721-5678.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.