The problem
On certain trailers equipped with the sealco 508 rubber band check valve that is used on the 110502 brass control port cap assembly which is installed in the control port of sealco's 11050, 110700 and 110800 spring brake control valves may develop a hole.
The risk
This can allow allowing supply air to escape back out the control line exhausting at either the foot valve in the tractor or any tractor in-line quick release valve.
The fix
Sealco will provide a service bulletin and the 110502 replacement cap assemblies to customers free of charge. Owners should contact sealco at 1-602-253-1007 or east manufacturing at 1-330-325-9921.
Contacts
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized East Manufacturing dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V041000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.