Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V139025 Reported January 16, 2003

Paramount tank/trailer spring brakes

Q: What is recall 02V139025?

NHTSA recall 02V139025 was issued by Paramount Tank, Inc. on January 16, 2003. It addresses: Paramount tank/trailer spring brakes. The recall affects approximately 15 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Paramount Tank, Inc. · N/A · 15 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V139025

Manufacturer Campaign

02512

Manufacturer

Paramount Tank, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 16, 2003

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Paramount Tank, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 02V139025 or campaign 02512.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V139025

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V139025?

NHTSA recall 02V139025 was issued by Paramount Tank, Inc. on January 16, 2003. It addresses: Paramount tank/trailer spring brakes. The recall affects approximately 15 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paramount Tank, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V139025 or the manufacturer campaign number 02512. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.