Polar Tank SRJ7 Trailer: Service brakes — caliper

Affects Polar Tank SRJ7 Trailer · 2018 — about 9 vehicles.

The hazard

If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Polar has notified the vehicle owners, instructing them to check the caliper bolts per the supplied bulletin, receiving reimbursement from Meritor. The recall began on October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Polar customer service at 1-320-746-2255 or Meritor at 1-866-668-7221. Polar's number for this recall is C17AB.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational