Foretravel, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V189006

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V189006 by Foretravel, Inc.. Includes 30 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/MERITOR WABCO/HALDEX/BRAKE VALVES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with a steerable auxiliary axle and equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. the valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these valves. owner notification began august 31, 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 volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586 or meritor wabco at 800-535-5560.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V189006
Manufacturer: Foretravel, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2001-08-21T00:00:00
Subject: Volvo trucks/meritor wabco/haldex/brake valves
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 30

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with a steerable auxiliary axle and equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. the valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace these valves. owner notification began august 31, 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 volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586 or meritor wabco at 800-535-5560.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yygy~fnr6.wkkx
NHTSA ID: 01V189006
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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