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NHTSARecalled Aug 19, 2002 · #02V013003

EMERGENCY ONE\MERITOR WABCO/HALDEX/BRAKE VALVES

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS BUILT WITH A STEERABLE AUXILIARY AXLE AND EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MERITOR-WABCO 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
EMERGENCY ONE\MERITOR WABCO/HALDEX/BRAKE VALVES
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
E-One Incorporated
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 1, 2003. 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 EMERGENCY ONE AT 352-861-3795.

View the official CPSC notice