PARAMOUNT TANK, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by PARAMOUNT TANK, INC. in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2003

January 16, 2003

(Campaign #: 02512)

PARAMOUNT TANK/TRAILER SPRING BRAKES

ON CERTAIN FULL PULL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR2, 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 METAL INSERT. AIR CAN BE TRAPPED BY A SEPARATED I/E VALVE CAUSING IT TO BALLOON AND BLOCK THE EXHAUST PASSAGE OF THE TRAILER SPRING BRAKE CIRCUIT.

NHTSA ID: 02V139025

Component:

# of Units Affected: 15

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES BEING UNABLE TO APPLY THE TRAILER PARKING/EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKES DURING PARKING IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER SUPPLY LINE FAILURE. UNINTENDED ROLLAWAY COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT OR ANY BYSTANDERS.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 BENDIX AT 440-329-9000 OR PARAMOUNT AT 562-634-7564.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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