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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23E097000·Announced 2023-12-21

Haldex Recalls Inversion Valves Due to Delayed Parking Brake Engagement

Haldex is recalling certain inversion valves where an internal piston may fail, delaying parking brake engagement and increasing crash risk.

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 can lead to unintended vehicle movement and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems is recalling certain inversion valves. The recall addresses a defect where an internal piston in the inversion valve may fail, which can delay the engagement of the parking brake. As a result, these valves fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Delayed parking brake engagement can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific part numbers involved, directing consumers to the attached 573 Defect report for the full list of part numbers.

Dealers will replace the inversion valve free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Haldex customer service at 1-800-752-2501 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
4,717

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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