West-mark Sugar Tank recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

June 2, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

West-Mark recalls 2014–2015 West-mark Sugar Tank

Recall number

16V399000

Brand / firm

West-mark

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 7 units

Why it was recalled

Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

What was recalled

West-Mark is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Sugar Tank trailers manufactured October 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015 equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

What to do

West-Mark has notified their affected customers, and dealers will remove and replace the Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 long stroke actuators with Haldex Gold Seal Type 30/30 long stroke actuators, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact West-Mark customer service at 1-800-692-5844. Owners may also contact Haldex customer service at 1-800-752-2501 or HaldexHotline@Haldex.com.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.