Wabco Prev Valve: Unindented Application Of The Brakes

Recalling firm
WABCO
Product
Vehicles: WABCO PREV VALVE. Units affected: 1,294
Reason
It has been identified that in some cases overlapping of tolerances has the potential to make the black button of the PREV to stick in the pushed-in position when the trailer is coupled to the tractor unit. When this malfunction occurs the red warning lamp or signal for the trailer braking system on the dashboard of the truck will alert the driver that the reservoir air pressure in the trailer is dropping below 4.5 Bar. If this pressure falls below 2.5 Bar this will cause unintended braking of the vehicle. Remedy: To address the concern Wabco under the terms of the Code will contact...
Classification
Class II
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2007-01-25
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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