POLAR COMPANY: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by POLAR COMPANY in 1978. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

October 23, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:VALVE SOLENOID

THE PISTON IN THE ANTILOCK VALVE COULD STICK DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF FLUID CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY COLLECT IN THE TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM. CONSEQUENTLY, NO AIR WOULD BE DELIVERED TO THE BRAKE CHAMBERS NORMALLY SUPPLIED BY THAT VALVE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A "NO BRAKE" CONDITION ON THE AFFECTED AXLES. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".

NHTSA ID: 78V235000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 6

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEFECTIVE VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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