NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Polar Tank DOT 406 Tank Trailer Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Polar Tank DOT 406 Tank Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Polar Tank dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Polar Tank DOT 406 Tank Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA #16V524000Reported July 11, 2016 · Polar Tank Trailer, LLC.
Potentially affected: 109 vehicles
Defect description
Polar Tank Trailer, LLC (Polar Tank) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DOT 406, DOT 407, DOT 412, MC 331 and Non-Code trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to April 28, 2016. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Safety consequence
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Polar Tank Trailer will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2016. Owners may contact Polar Tank customer service at 1-320-746-2255.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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