Manufacturer safety record
NHTSA holds 3 owner complaints and 3 recalls for Polar vehicles from 1998 to 2002. The most complained-about model is the Tank Trailer (2 complaints).
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer | 2000-2002 | 1 | 2 |
| Tank Trailer | 1998-1999 | 2 | 1 |
All time
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1999 Polar Tank Trailer | 2 | 1 | - |
| 2 | 2000 Polar Trailer | 1 | 1 | C |
One (1) tank trailer, vin number 1pm53432021025056, equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control unit (ecu), the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp may eventually become thermally...
On certain trailers equipped with bendix sr-2, sr-4, and sr-5 trailer spring brake valve assemblies, the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (i/e valve) component of the affected valves can separate from the valve's metal insert. Air can be trapped...
Vehicle description: tank trucks and trailers using emco wheaton emergency discharge valves. The shear groove is too close to the seal face of the valve. In certain side impact collisions, the material around the valve seat can tear.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data
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