Recall 16V489 affects 179 2015-2017 Brenner Liquid Tank trailers because spring brake application can be delayed. Free repair at a Brenner dealer once available.
Brenner is recalling 179 2015-2017 Liquid Tank trailers because certain Bendix SR-5 spring brake valves were improperly machined, delaying spring brake application while parking. If the trailer decouples from the tractor, it can roll away and increase the risk of a crash or injury; Brenner dealers will complete the repair free of charge once it is available.
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What's wrong?
The parking brake system on 2015-2017 Brenner Liquid Tank trailers uses air pressure and spring brakes to hold the trailer when it is parked. The Bendix SR-5 spring brake valve helps control that air flow, so the spring brakes apply when the parking control is set or the trailer is disconnected from the tractor.
On affected trailers, the valve body was improperly machined after a drawing change left out a check valve seat radius dimension. That small machining error can let air move through the valve the wrong way. The result is a delayed spring brake application while parking, which means the trailer does not settle into its parked brake hold as promptly as designed.
Before the slow-to-park condition, the trailer can give an audible warning. Listen for air leaking from the dash-mounted park control valve or from the red glad hand after it is disconnected. That leak continues until the trailer reservoirs and spring brake chambers lose air pressure.
Who's affected?
The affected Liquid Tank trailers span the 2015, 2016, and 2017 model years, with the parking brake listed for each.
| 2015 Brenner Liquid Tank | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| 2017 Brenner Liquid Tank | Parking brake |
| 2016 Brenner Liquid Tank | Parking brake |
| Units affected | 179 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A delayed spring brake application can let the trailer roll away after it separates from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Before decoupling, treat an audible air leak at the dash mounted park control valve or red glad hand as a stop signal. Repair will be free at any franchised Brenner dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2017 Brenner Liquid Tank trailer is included in this recall.
- Wait for Brenner's final repair notice before scheduling the final repair; the remedy is still under development.
- Call Brenner customer service at 1-800-558-8265 with questions and reference recall number 16V489 when you call.
- Secure the trailer when parked and confirm the spring brakes have applied before decoupling from the tractor.
What happens at the repair
The final fix for the Bendix SR-5 spring brake valve issue is still under development, so do not expect a completed dealer repair until Brenner opens the remedy. Brenner sent an interim notice to owners on August 22, 2016. Once the final repair is available, a Brenner technician will complete the recall repair free of charge. Brenner has a general reimbursement plan on file for documented out-of-pocket repairs tied to this recall. Keep invoices and payment records, and contact Brenner Customer Service Department at 1-800-558-8265 about the claim process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 30, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 15, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| August 15, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 15, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V489?
Recall 16V489 covers 179 2015-2017 Brenner Liquid Tank trailers equipped with certain Bendix SR-5 spring brake valves. Improper machining can delay spring brake application while parking, allowing the trailer to roll away after it is decoupled from the tractor.
What should I do if my 2015-2017 Brenner Liquid Tank is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V489. If it is, contact Brenner or a Brenner service location for current repair instructions. Brenner customer service is listed at 1-800-558-8265. Reference recall 16V489 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair covered safety recalls at no cost. Brenner's final remedy for recall 16V489 was still under development in the filing, so ask Brenner for the current repair path and confirm that parts and labor are covered.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is trailer rollaway after decoupling. If the spring brake application is delayed, the trailer can move after it has separated from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Treat the parking brake issue as a safety defect until the recall work is complete.
When did Brenner notify owners about recall 16V489?
Brenner sent an interim owner notice on August 22, 2016. That notice told owners the final remedy was still under development at that time. If you own a 2015-2017 Brenner Liquid Tank trailer, use the VIN check and then contact Brenner for current instructions.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V489000 |
|---|---|
| Brenner customer service | 1-800-558-8265 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V489 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V489000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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