Polar Tank MC 331 Tank Trailer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 11, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Entrans International, LLC recalls 2014–2016 Polar Tank — 5 models

Recall number

16V524000

Brand / firm

Polar Tank

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 109 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

Polar Tank Trailer, LLC (Polar Tank) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DOT 406, DOT 407, DOT 412, MC 331 and Non-Code trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to April 28, 2016. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.

What to do

Polar Tank Trailer will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2016. Owners may contact Polar Tank customer service at 1-320-746-2255.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.