Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkagesRecall 02V-013 · 2000–2001 Emergency One Fire Truck
E-ONE, INC. recall 02V-013 covers 59 2000–2001 Emergency One Fire Truck for a service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on August 19, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V013003 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS BUILT WITH A STEERABLE AUXILIARY AXLE AND EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MERITOR-WABCO BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES, THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
The risk
WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 1, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EMERGENCY ONE AT 352-861-3795.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 19, 2000 to April 15, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.