Recall 03V-187: 2000 Aspen DT30-3, 1999 Aspen HG50-3C and 7 more
ASPEN CUSTOM TRAILERS, INC. recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 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 aspen custom trailers at 1-800-788-1777.
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 | ASPEN CUSTOM TRAILERS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Check Valve |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 03V187000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen DT30-3 | 2000 | All years |
| Aspen HG50-3C | 1999 | All years |
| Aspen LB35-2 | 2000 | All years |
| Aspen MT26-2GH | 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Aspen MT30-2 | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Aspen RG45-2-1 | 1998 | All years |
| Aspen SD26-2 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Aspen SD35-3 | 2000 | All years |
| Aspen TT35-3 | 2000 | 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-187?
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-187 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 aspen custom trailers at 1-800-788-1777.
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.