NHTSA Recall 00V127002
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V127002; Date: Feb. 10, 2000
If frozen, the operator will not be able to modulate the brake forces with the brake pedal.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Wabash Trailer
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve
Manufactured by: Wabash National Corp.
Affected Units:: 42
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with brake valves manufactured by honeywell bendix. The orientation and location of the brake valve is such that water can get into the valve through a vent in the valve. The water will contaminate the air system and could freeze the brake valve.
How to Fix:
Bendix is conducting the owner notification for this recall. Owners are instructed to contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 to receive a replacement unit.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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