NHTSA vehicle safety data

2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Western Trailer dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

NHTSA #16V019000

Reported January 19, 2016 · WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY

Potentially affected: 5 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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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