Defect Description For Recall
Hendrickson Is Recalling 138 Air Control Kit Assemblies In Lift Axle And Suspension Applications Equipped With Haldex Quick Release Valves (Qrv). Hendrickson Also Sells The Haldex Qrv For Service Purposes Under Part Number Va-1129. The Rubber DiaphraGM Inside The Qrv May Experience Delamination Resulting In Significant Levels Of Air Pressure Leakage Past And/Or Through The Diaphragm, Or The Development Of A Bubble In The DiaphraGM Which May Trap Air Pressure In The Valve. A ReduCTIon Of Pressure In The Lift Axle Ride Air Springs Can Reduce The Lift Axle’S Load Carrying Capacity. In Addition, Any Trapped Air Pressure In The Qrv May Prevent The Ability To Exhaust Lift Axle Ride Air Springs In Order To Raise The Lift Axle. ReduCTIon Of Pressure In The Suspension Air Springs Can Lower The Vehicle Ride Height. In Addition, Any Trapped Air Pressure In The Qrv May Prevent The Ability To Raise And/Or Lower The Air Suspension To The Proper Ride Height.
Make Of Vehicle
HENDRICKSON
Model Of Vehicle
ACK-032
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
09E036000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
An Overloaded Axle Or Improper Ride Height Can Lead To Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle And A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Hendrickson Is Working With Haldex To Notify Owners And Replace The Affected Qrvs Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Hendrickson At 1-630-773-9111 Or Haldex At 1-620-365-6911 Ext. 1357.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hendrickson Usa. L.L.C.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
138
Date Owners Notified
20090416
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Hendrickson Usa. L.L.C.
Date Report Received
20090602