2002 VERMEER TUB GRINDER Recall

Campaign:: 02V139027 on 01/16/2003
Component:: Service brakes, air
Manufactured:: 07/31/2000 - 05/30/2002
Affected:: 129
Defect:: On certain tub grinder trailers equipped with bendix sr-5 trailer spring brake valve assemblies, the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (i/e valve) component of the affected valves can separate from the valve's metal insert. air can be trapped by a separated i/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.
Consequence:: This condition can result in the affected vehicles being unable to apply the trailer parking/emergency spring brakes during parking in the event of a trailer supply line failure. unintended rollaway could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death to the vehicle occupant or any bystanders.
Correction:: Dealers will notify customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. owner notification began february 10, 2003. 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 vermeer at 641-628-3141 or bendix at 440-329-9000.
Notes:: Vermeer recall no. ik00-1055.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-dot (1-888-327-4236).