NHTSA Recall 01V189006
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V189006; Date: Aug. 21, 2001
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Volvo VHD; 2001 Volvo VHD
Component: Service Brakes, Air:controls
Manufactured by: Foretravel, Inc.
Affected Units:: 30
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began August 31, 2001. 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 Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586 or meritor wabco at 800-535-5560.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 31, 2001
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