European Braking Systems Knorr Bremse Dpm94aax: Parking Brake May Release Without Warning
Recall Summary European Braking Systems is recalling 39 vehicles equipped with KNORR BREMSE DPM94AAX parking brakes because the hand brake valve handle locker may be damaged from manufacturing, potentially allowing the parking brake to release unintentionally and cause the vehicle to roll away. The recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom. Affected vehicles will have the hand brake valve inspected and replaced if damage is found.
- Recalling firm
- EUROPEAN BRAKING SYSTEMS LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: EUROPEAN BRAKING SYSTEMS KNORR BREMSE DPM94AAX. Units affected: 39
- Reason
- It is possible that during the manufacturing test of the Hand Brake Valve that damage occurred to the handle locker. It is then feasible that the handle locker could come to rest in an unsecured position which could subsequently allow the handle to move to the released/drive position and result in a vehicle roll-away. Remedy: Recall all effected unit and check for damage. If found to be damaged replace the hand brake valve with a new quality assured item.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-06-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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