NHTSA Recall 16V524000: Parking brake
Polar Tank Trailer, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 109 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Polar Tank DOT 406 Tank Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V524000 |
|---|---|
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | July 11, 2016 |
| Owner notification | October 3, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Polar Tank Trailer, LLC (Polar Tank) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DOT 406, DOT 407, DOT 412, MC 331 and Non-Code trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to April 28, 2016. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Safety risk
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Polar Tank Trailer will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2016. Owners may contact Polar Tank customer service at 1-320-746-2255.
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 16V524000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Polar Tank DOT 406 Tank Trailer | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Polar Tank DOT 407 Tank Trailer | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Polar Tank DOT 412 Tank Trailer | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Polar Tank Mc 331 Tank Trailer | 2014, 2015 |
| Polar Tank Non-Code Tank Trailer | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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.