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.
Meritor Wabco Vehicle Control Systems – MERITOR WABCO/PARK BRAKE RELAY VALVES
| Report Received Date | 05/22/2001 |
| NHTSA ID | 01E020001 |
| Consequence Summary | THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 12700 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=01E020001) |
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