WEST-MARK Tanker (2011): Service brakes, air
Recall 17V646000 · Oct 12, 2017 · West-Mark
1
vehicles affected
1
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V646000
- Date
- Oct 12, 2017
- Maker
- West-Mark
- Units affected
- 1
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Disc > Caliper
- Model years
- 2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| West-Mark | Tanker | 2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V646000?
1 model: West-Mark Tanker (2011), about 1 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V646000?
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.
What can 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.