NHTSA recall 02E059001 · Equipment
Service brakes, air › Controls › Hand control/valve
The defect
Manifold dash valves with push to connect fittings used to control the park brake function on trucks and trailers with air brakes and are identified with a manufacturing date code of 001a1k through 330a1k manufactured between january 1 and september 30, 2002. the date code IS stamped into the back of the valve body. the park knob can pop out unexpectedly while the vehicle IS in motion. this will exhaust the air from the park brake system on the trailer and apply the parking brakes.
The risk
If this condition IS not noticed, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Meritor wabco will notify its customers and make arrangements to have the valve inspected and, if necessary, replaced free of charge. 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.