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2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train — federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train

These are federal recalls reported for the 2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

16V-019 Open recall Jan 19, 2016

WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Western Trailer Company (Western) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chip B-Train trailers manufactured December 29, 2014, to February 26, 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.

Risk: Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

Remedy: Western has notified the affected owners and the brake chambers have already been replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Western customer service at 1-888-344-2539. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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