Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V019000 Reported January 19, 2016

Improperly seated brake chamber diaphragm

Q: What is recall 16V019000?

NHTSA recall 16V019000 was issued by Western Trailer Company on January 19, 2016. It addresses: Improperly seated brake chamber diaphragm. The recall affects approximately 5 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.

Western Trailer Company · N/A · 5 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V019000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Western Trailer Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 19, 2016

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Western Trailer Company dealer and reference recall ID 16V019000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
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 16V019000

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

What is recall 16V019000?

NHTSA recall 16V019000 was issued by Western Trailer Company on January 19, 2016. It addresses: Improperly seated brake chamber diaphragm. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Western Trailer Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V019000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.