Recall 14E006000: Parking Brake

NHTSA recall 14E006000 · announced March 5, 2014 · Meritor Wabco · 34 units affected

The problem

Meritor Wabco Vehicle Control Systems (Meritor Wabco) is recalling certain trailer spring brake control valves sold as replacement parts with dates codes ending in 0113 through 1113. The affected spring brake control valves (SBCV) have an intake/exhaust valve which may come apart and prevent the parking brake from engaging.

The risk

If the trailer parking brakes do not engage, an unattached trailer could unexpectedly roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to those nearby.

What to do

Meritor Wabco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spring brake control valves, free of charge. The recall began in April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Meritor Wabco at 1-248-435-8001.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.