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NHTSARecalled Jun 26, 2001 · #01V189002

UTILITY TRAILER/HALDEX/BRAKE SYSTEM VALVES

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED. 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.

Product details

Product
UTILITY TRAILER/HALDEX/BRAKE SYSTEM VALVES
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. HALDEX IS CONDUCTNG THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. 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 AT 1-816-891-2470 OR UTILITY TRAILER AT 1-626-965-7215.

View the official CPSC notice