| Make : WABASH | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V127002 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20000210 | Date Added to Database: 20000329 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WABASH NATIONAL CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 42 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF FROZEN, THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MODULATE THE BRAKE FORCES WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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