NHTSA Recall 16V399000: Service brakes, air
West-Mark reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7 vehicles. It affects 2014–2015 West-Mark Sugar Tank.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V399000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15E-017 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | June 2, 2016 |
| Owner notification | July 6, 2016 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
West-Mark is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Sugar Tank trailers manufactured October 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015 equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Safety risk
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Remedy
West-Mark has notified their affected customers, and dealers will remove and replace the Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 long stroke actuators with Haldex Gold Seal Type 30/30 long stroke actuators, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact West-Mark customer service at 1-800-692-5844. Owners may also contact Haldex customer service at 1-800-752-2501 or HaldexHotline@Haldex.com.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V399000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.