NHTSA recall 01E020000 · Equipment
Service brakes, air › Supply › Low pressure warning › Switch
The 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.
The risk
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.
The 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.