9999 HALDEX MANIFOLD DASH VALVE Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 99E046000 on 01/09/2000
- Component:
- Parking brake
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1997 - 12/30/1997
- Affected:
- 23,632
- Defect:
- Equipment description: manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. these valves do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.
- Consequence:
- The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- A replacement valve will be provided to owners with installation instructions.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began january 4, 2000. 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 haldex at 1-816-891-2470.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 02E059000 on 11/18/2002
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:controls:hand control
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2001 - 09/29/2002
- Affected:
- 1,985
- Defect:
- Manifold dash valves with push to connect fittings used to control the park brake function on trucks and trailers with air brakes and are identified with a manufacturing date code of 001a1k through 330a1k manufactured between january 1 and september 30, 2002. the date code is stamped into the back of the valve body. the park knob can pop out unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. this will exhaust the air from the park brake system on the trailer and apply the parking brakes.
- Consequence:
- If this condition is not noticed, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Haldex has notified its customers to make arrangements to have the valve inspected and, if necessary, replaced 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 haldex brake systems at 816-801-2641.
- Notes:
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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