West-Mark recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
West-Mark is recalling one 2011 2TANCX3A tanker trailer manufactured with an MPA/MTA suspension equipped with Meritor EX225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on this axle may not be properly torqued which can allow the calipers to detach from the mounting flange. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake System."
What could happen
If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
West-Mark will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect the bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2017. Owners may contact West-Mark customer service at 1-800-692-5844. West-Mark's number for this recall is C17AB.
Vehicles covered
- West-Mark Tanker 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V646000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- West-Mark
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 12, 2017
- Owners notified
- Oct 26, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 1, 2010 to Sep 30, 2011
- Part
- Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper
- Maker's own recall number
- C17AB
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.