Recall 03V385000: 1998–2000 Reitnouer BIG Bubba

Report received

Oct 13, 2003

Manufacturer

REITNOUER, INC.

Potentially affected

2,222vehicles

Model years

1998–2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part no. 110800, there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and is held in place by a steel snap ring. The recessed area allows accumulation of water, dirt, and/or chemicals to build up behind the snap ring to the point where it will no longer contain the guide pin resulting in a failure of the air valve.

Possible consequence

Failure of the valve in an empty or lightly loaded trailer while the vehicle is in motion could result in a hard application of the spring brakes, possibly locking up the trailer wheels and resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to customers free of charge. 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 sealco at 602-253-1007 or reitnouer at 610-929-4856.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Reitnouer BIG Bubba0 complaints
• 1999 Reitnouer BIG Bubba0 complaints
• 2000 Reitnouer BIG Bubba1 complaints