Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Terminal Tractors 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.
Make Of Vehicle
MAGNUM
Model Of Vehicle
4X4
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
02V013002
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Controls
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace These Valves. Meritor WABCo Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. 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 Meritor WABCo At 800-535-5560 Or Kalmar At 903-759-5490.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kalmar Industries Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
181
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kalmar Solutions, Llc
Date Report Received
20020204