Alexander Dennis Handbrake Valve- Abdpm94aaxxu: Parking Brake May Release Without Warning
Recall Summary Alexander Dennis is recalling 184 vehicles with handbrake valve model ABDPM94AAXXU because the parking brake handle may release without warning due to potential damage that occurred during manufacturing. This defect could allow the vehicle to roll away if the parking brake is engaged. The remedy involves inspecting affected vehicles for damage and replacing the handbrake valve if needed.
- Recalling firm
- ALEXANDER DENNIS
- Product
- Vehicles: ALEXANDER DENNIS HANDBRAKE VALVE- ABDPM94AAXXU. Units affected: 184
- 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
- 2014-07-07
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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