Polar Tank Srj7 Trailer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 27, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Entrans International, LLC recalls 2018 Polar Tank Srj7 Trailer

Recall number

17V604000

Brand / firm

Polar Tank

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 9 units

Why it was recalled

If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Polar Tank Trailer, LLC. (Polar) is recalling certain 2018 SRJ7 trailers manufactured with Meritor MTA/MTP trailer suspensions. The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange.

What to do

Polar has notified the vehicle owners, instructing them to check the caliper bolts per the supplied bulletin, receiving reimbursement from Meritor. The recall began on October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Polar customer service at 1-320-746-2255 or Meritor at 1-866-668-7221. Polar's number for this recall is C17AB.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.