Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERITOR WABCO
Model Of Vehicle
MANIFOLD DASH VALVE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02E059001
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Controls:Hand Control
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Is Not Noticed, The Driver Could Lose Control Of The Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Meritor WABCo
Start Of Manufacture
20020101
End Of Manufacture
20020930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1985
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Meritor WABCo Vehicle Control Systems
Date Report Received
20021113