Transcraft Platform Trailer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 29, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Transcraft Corporation recalls 2015–2017 Transcraft Platform Trailer

Recall number

16V483000

Brand / firm

Transcraft

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 10 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

Transcraft Corporation (Transcraft) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Platform Trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 4, 2016, 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

Transcraft will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. Transcraft issued an interim notification to owners on August 11, 2016. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Transcraft Customer Service Department at 1-618-833-5151.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.