Recall 09V262000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE Defect in 2008-2009 LODAL EVO
RECALL This recall affects up to 19 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V262000 |
| Manufacturer | LODAL INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
LODAL IS RECALLING 19 MY 2008-2009 EVO TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX QUICK RELEASE VALVES (QRV). THE RUBBER DIAPHRAGM INSIDE THE QRV MAY EXPERIENCE DELAMINATION RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF AIR PRESSURE LEAKAGE PAST AND/OR THROUGH THE DIAPHRAGM, OR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUBBLE IN THE DIAPHRAGM WHICH MAY TRAP AIR PRESSURE IN THE VALVE AND NOT ALLOW THE SERVICE BRAKES TO RELEASE.
Safety Consequence
MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
LODAL IS WORKING WITH HALDEX TO NOTIFY OWNERS. HALDEX IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09E-004. HALDEX WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2009. OWNERS CAN CONTACT HALDEX AT 1-816-891-2470.