Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Vehicles Equipped With Certain Haldex Brake System Two And Four Port Relay Valves. The Valve May Stick Open When A High-Pressure Application Is Released.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
ACTERRA
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V189001
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Controls
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace These Valves. Owner Notification Began October 17, 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 Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20000919
End Of Manufacture
20010210
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4400
Date Owners Notified
20011017
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20010614
Make Campaign Number
FL-380