Recall 03V-170: 1998–2001 Best CFP20T, 1998–2001 Best CFP2573 and 24 more
BEST TRAILER CORPORATION recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 2003, covering about 52 vehicles.
The problem
On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part nos. 110700 and 110800, there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and is held in place by a steel snap ring. The recessed area allows accumulation of water, dirt, and/or chemicals to build up behind the snap ring to the point where it will no longer contain the guide pin resulting in a failure of the air valve.
The risk
Failure of the valve in an empty or lightly loaded trailer while the vehicle is in motion could result in a hard application of the spring brakes, possibly locking up the trailer wheels and resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to customers free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sealco at 602-253-1007 or best at 262-626-8481.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BEST TRAILER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Check Valve |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 03V170000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Best CFP20T | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Best CFP2573 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Best CHP20TPS | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Best CHP2573PS | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Best GHP25T | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Best GN50K | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best GNDD24KOR | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best GNDD50K3 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best GNDDTCK | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best GTL50K3 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best TBT10X | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Best TBT20 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Best TNT20K | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best TNT24KD | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best TNT30K | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best TNT30KFD | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best TNT40K | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best TNT60K3 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best TPS24K | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best TT20 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Best TTL24K | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best TTL30K | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best TTL40K | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best TTL44K | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best TTL50K3 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Best TTL60K3 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 03V-170?
On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part nos. 110700 and 110800, there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and is held in place by a steel snap ring. The recessed area allows accumulation of water, dirt, and/or chemicals to build up behind the snap ring to the point where it will no longer contain the guide pin resulting in a failure of the air valve.
How is recall 03V-170 fixed?
Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to customers free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sealco at 602-253-1007 or best at 262-626-8481.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.