Recall 17V055 affects 11 2014-2015 Advance Engineered Dry Bulk Cargo Tank trailers for delayed spring-brake application. Advance Engineered provides free remedy kits.
Advance Engineered is recalling 11 2014-2015 Dry Bulk Cargo Tank trailers under recall 17V055 because certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves have a machining problem that delays spring brake application while parking. A delayed brake application can let the trailer roll away after decoupling from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury; the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The Bendix SR-5 spring brake valve on 2014-2015 Advance Engineered Dry Bulk Cargo Tank trailers is part of the air brake parking system. It helps control air pressure so the trailer's spring brakes release for travel and apply when the trailer is parked. When that valve seals and routes air correctly, the parking brakes respond when the driver sets them.
On affected trailers, Bendix left out a check valve in an air control port inside the service side of the valve piston. That missing check valve allows an internal air leak. With air leaking through the valve, spring brake application while parking is delayed, so the trailer does not hold as quickly as designed.
Owners and drivers can hear or observe air leakage at the Bendix SR-5 spring brake valve. Air leakage also shows up at the tractor park control valve exhaust or at the tractor protection valve.
Who's affected?
Covers 2 model years with the same parking brake component.
| 2014 Advance Engineered Dry Bulk Cargo Tank | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| 2015 Advance Engineered Dry Bulk Cargo Tank | Parking brake |
| Units affected | 11 |
| 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 after it decouples from the tractor, increasing crash or injury risk. Listen for air leakage at the Bendix SR-5 spring brake valve, tractor park control valve exhaust, or tractor protection valve and schedule the repair promptly. Repair is free at any franchised Advance Engineered dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 Advance Engineered Dry Bulk Cargo Tank trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Advance Engineered customer service at 1-306-721-5678 to request the free SR-5 trailer relay-valve remedy kit that repairs the delayed spring-brake application while parking.
- Reference recall number 17V055 when you call, and have the trailer VIN ready.
- Secure the trailer against rollaway until the spring-brake repair is complete.
- Keep the recall notice and completed repair paperwork with the trailer maintenance records.
What happens at the repair
At the service visit, an Advance Engineered technician repairs any affected Bendix SR-5 trailer relay valve with the provided remedy kit and instructions. The kit, repair work, and required labor are covered under the recall. Advance Engineered has already notified owners. If you already paid for labor tied to this SR-5 valve repair, ask Advance Engineered how to submit the labor reimbursement through the Bendix repair kit program.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 22, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| January 25, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V055?
Recall 17V055 covers 11 2014-2015 Advance Engineered Dry Bulk Cargo Tank trailers equipped with certain Bendix SR-5 spring brake valves. The valves were improperly machined, which can delay spring brake application while parking. Advance Engineered provides free remedy kits with repair instructions.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 Advance Engineered Dry Bulk Cargo Tank is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V055. If it is, contact Advance Engineered customer service at 1-306-721-5678 and reference recall 17V055. Advance Engineered notified owners and began the recall on August 22, 2016.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Advance Engineered provides the SR-5 trailer relay valve remedy kit, complete with repair instructions, free of charge for trailers included in recall 17V055.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is trailer rollaway after the trailer is decoupled from the tractor. If spring brake application is delayed, the trailer can move after parking, increasing crash or injury risk. Confirm the VIN and arrange the free SR-5 valve repair kit before relying on normal parking brake operation.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V055000 |
|---|---|
| Advance Engineered customer service | 1-306-721-5678 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V055 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V055000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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