Western Trailer Company: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Western Trailer Company in 2016. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

January 19, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm

Western Trailer Company (Western) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chip B-Train trailers manufactured December 29, 2014, to February 26, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

NHTSA ID: 16V019000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 5

Consequence Summary:

Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

Corrective Action:

Western has notified the affected owners and the brake chambers have already been replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Western customer service at 1-888-344-2539.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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