Meritor Wabco Vehicle Control Systems | NHTSA Recall #01E020001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E020001 by Meritor Wabco Vehicle Control Systems. Includes 12,700 affected units, MERITOR WABCO/PARK BRAKE RELAY VALVES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E020001

Manufacturer: Meritor Wabco Vehicle Control Systems

Report Received Date: 2001-05-22T00:00:00

Subject: Meritor wabco/park brake relay valves

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 12,700

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-89nr_ikq2~hmtn

NHTSA ID: 01E020001

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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