9999 WABCO PARK BRAKE RELAY VALVE Recall

Campaign:

01E020001 on 06/20/2001

Component:

Service brakes, air:supply

Manufactured:

09/18/2000 - 02/09/2001

Affected:

12,700

Defect:

Equipment description: two and four port relay valves manufactured between september 19, 2000, and february 10, 2001. these valves are used to control either the service brake system or park brake systems on tractors, trucks, and trailers. the valve may stick open when a high- pressure application is released. these valves can be identified with a date code on the valve of 380k, 390k, 400k, 410k, 420k, 430k, 440k, 450k, 460k, 470k, 480k, 490k, 500k, 510k, 520k, 011k, 021k, 031k, 041k, 051k, or 061k, and are dark green in color. when the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system.

Consequence:

The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Meritor wabco will contact the affected vehicle manufacturers and request that they notify vehicle owners to have the affected relay valves replaced or rebuilt free of charge.

Notes:

Oem's were notified .owner notification began july 2, 2001.if you take your vehicle to an authorized dealer at the agreed upon service and do not receive the remedy within a reasonable time, you should contact meritor wabco at 800-535-5560.also, you maycontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

9999 WABCO PARK BRAKE RELAY VALVE TSB

Bulletin:

SB-08-225

Component:

050000 parking brake

Summary:

Wabco released a publicaton announcing their new customer care center for north america. this new customer care center will handle all parts order, warranty and technical questions.

Home | Privacy