The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15E017000·Announced 2015-03-06

Haldex Air Brake Actuators Recalled for Potential Fire Risk

Haldex is recalling specific air brake actuators where an internal defect may cause brake drag and overheating, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that may result in overheated brakes and an increased risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems is recalling certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators, part number 1533030XXX/LC3030L, manufactured between December 17, 2013, and February 18, 2015. The recall involves approximately 159,380 units.

The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section. If the diaphragm is not completely attached, internal leakage may occur, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. This trapped pressure may prevent the full release of the actuator unit, inducing brake drag. The resulting drag may cause the wheelend service brakes to overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.

Haldex will notify affected vehicle manufacturing customers, and their dealers will remove and replace the affected Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 long stroke actuators with Haldex Gold Seal Type 30/30 long stroke actuators free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in March 2015. This recall supersedes recall 14E-075, and any affected vehicle whose brake chamber was previously inspected but not replaced is included in this recall. Owners may contact Haldex customer service at 1-800-752-2501 or [email protected], or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR recall
Manufacturer
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
159,380

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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