Knorr Bremse Hand Brake Valve Dpm94aax: Parking Brake May Release Without Warning
Recall Summary Knorr Bremse is recalling 500 vehicles equipped with hand brake valve model DPM94AAX because the handle locker may have been damaged during manufacturing, potentially allowing the parking brake to release unintentionally. This could cause the vehicle to roll away. Affected vehicles in the United Kingdom will have their brake valves inspected and replaced if damage is found.
- Recalling firm
- KNORR BREMSE
- Product
- Vehicles: KNORR BREMSE HAND BRAKE VALVE DPM94AAX. Units affected: 500
- 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
- 2014-05-21
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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