2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, air
Western Trailer Company (Western) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chip B-Train trailers manufactured December 29, 2014, to February 26, 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…
Remedy: Western has notified the affected owners and the brake chambers have already been replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Western customer service at 1-888-344-2539.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Western Trailer Chip B-Train model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Western Trailer Chip B-Train model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Western Trailer Chip B-Train | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train
How do I know if my 2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Western Trailer dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V019000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.