Defect Description For Recall
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. When The Valve Sticks Open, It Can Result In A Total Loss Of Air From Either The Service Or The Park Brake System.
Make Of Vehicle
WABCO
Model Of Vehicle
PARK BRAKE RELAY VALVE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
01E020001
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply
Effect Of Defect
The Driver May Lose Braking Ability Under A Service Application, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Meritor WABCo Will Contact The Affected Vehicle Manufacturers And Request That They Notify Vehicle Owners To Have The Affected Relay Valves Replaced Or Rebuilt Free Of Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Meritor WABCo
Start Of Manufacture
20000919
End Of Manufacture
20010210
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
12700
Date Owners Notified
20010702
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Meritor WABCo Vehicle Control Systems
Date Report Received
20010522