9999 HALDEX QUICK RELEASE VALVE Recalls (3)

Campaign:
09E004000 on 02/11/2009
Component:
Service brakes, air
Affected:
23,587
Defect:
Haldex is recalling 23,587 quick release valves (qrv) equipped in air brake systems installed as original equipment and sold as replacement equipment for heavy trucks and trailers. the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
Consequence:
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. haldex will notify owners who purchased the subject qrvs as aftermarket and replace the equipment free of charge. the safety recall began on april 16, 2009. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or haldex at 1-816-891-2470.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
09E023000 on 05/04/2009
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
05/29/2008 - 10/14/2008
Affected:
4,520
Defect:
Meritor wabco is recalling 4,520 quick release valves (qrv) manufactured by haldex brake products from may 27 to october 15, 2008, and bear corresponding production date codes of 148 through 289. the affected valves were labeled with the following meritor wabco p/nos. 9738990110, 9738990030, 9340990100, and 9340990200 and distributed to certain vehicle manufacturers. the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service or parking brakes to release.
Consequence:
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or meritor wabco at 1-859-525-3676.
Notes:
Meritor wabco's recall campaign no. c9aa.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
09E031000 on 05/18/2009
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
04/30/2008 - 10/30/2009
Affected:
2,798
Defect:
Arvinmeritor, inc. is recalling 2,798 quick release valves (qrv) manufactured by haldex brake products from may 27 to october 15, 2008. the affected valves were sold as aftermarket equipment and labeled with the following arvinmeritor p/nos. rkn32013, rkn32005, rkn32041, rkn32011, rn11075an, rkn32040, and rrn19af. the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service or parking brakes to release.
Consequence:
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Arvinmeritor will notify owners and will provide a free remedy. the safety recall began on august 10, 2009.
Notes:
Arvinmeritor's recall no. c9aa.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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