Recall 00V002003: Kalmar industries usa, inc.

Report received

Mar 15, 2000

Manufacturer

Kalmar industries usa, inc.

Potentially affected

165vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. These valves do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.

Possible consequence

The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Haldex is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will replace the suspect valves. 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 haldex at 1-816-891-2470 or kalmar/magnum at 1-903-759-5490.