Key Takeaway

HALDEX/AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVES by HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEMS was recalled on May 11, 2001. What to do: HALDEX WILL NOTIFY THE FINAL STAGE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLES TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE...

NHTSA Ongoing

HALDEX/AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVES

Recalled: May 11, 2001 ~28,750 units affected 01E020

Description

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.

Injuries / Consequence

WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

HALDEX WILL NOTIFY THE FINAL STAGE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLES TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 14, 2001. 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.

Products Affected

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: HALDEX WILL NOTIFY THE FINAL STAGE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLES TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 14, 2001. OWNERS...

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