December 21, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23E097000
Inversion Valve Failure/FMVSS 121
Delayed parking brake engagement can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E097
Manufacturer Haldex
Commercial Vehicle Systems
Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number of Units Affected 4,717
Summary
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems (Haldex) is recalling certain inversion valves. Please see the attached 573 Defect report for full list of part numbers. An internal piston in the inversion valve may fail, delaying the engagement of the parking brake. As such, these valves fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Remedy
Dealers will replace the inversion valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 12, 2024. Owners may contact Haldex customer service at 1-800-752-2501.
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.nhtsa.gov.
1 Affected Product
Equipment
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
| HALDEX | INVERSION VALVE | |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23E097-4820.pdf 646.717KB
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23E097-4939.PDF 214.672KB
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most recent Recall Information Visit the link below…
- TR-3 type air brake inversion valve rated for 25 PSI/40 PSI service, ideal for commercial truck and bus applications requiring dependable trailer release control.
- Features 0.25" NPT supply and delivery ports, and a 0.125" control port; opening pressure is 85 PSI, with dual 9/32" mounting holes for easy installation.
- Precision-machined for optimal airflow control and reliability under pressure; supports control/supply coordination across heavy-duty air brake systems.
- Constructed for compatibility with OE specifications, ensuring seamless fitment on Mack, Freightliner, Volvo, Navistar, and other HD vehicle platforms.
- Direct replacement for OE and aftermarket part numbers including Bendix 281459, 281459RX, 101450N, Automann 170.281459, Caterpillar 3Z-2313, and more (full list below).
- Inversion Valve
- Designed to meet original part specifications
- Highly durable
- Exact fitment and original replacement
- Replacement OEMs: 280758, 281053, 280758BXW, 280758N, 281053N, 745280758N, BEN280758, BEN-280758, BER280758, BW281053, BX280758, BX280758N, BX281053, 6D-1039, BW 280758, BW 280758N, BW280758, BW280758N, 3902813, 8084521
- Tr-3 Valve (45Psi/60Psi)
- 18 Months Warranty - This product is covered for one year or completion of 100000 miles since installation or 18 months after your purchase whichever comes first.
- Replaces OEM: 281459
- Inversion Valve
- 18 Months Warranty - This product is covered for one year or completion of 100000 miles since installation or 18 months after your purchase whichever comes first.
- Item Package Dimension: 9.37L x 9.37W x 7.01H inches
- Item Package Weight - 4.2 Pounds
- Item Package Quantity - 1
- Product Type - AUTO PART
- Technical Specifications
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-097
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems DEC 21, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-097 Manufacturer Recall No. : n/a Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems Address : 10930 North Pomona Avenue
Kansas City MO 64153
Company phone : 816-801-2335 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 4,717 Estimated percentage with defect : 10 % Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Haldex Inversion Valve Part No. : Multiple Size : NR Function : Brake System Ai
Descriptive Information : A defect in the inversion valve may cause the park brake engagement to be delayed. As such, vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 121, “Air Brake Systems”. If this condition exists, the park brake may not be applied within 3 seconds, resulting in inadvertent vehicle movement and a potential safety concern.
Production Dates : DEC 01, 2022 – MAY 05, 2023
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : An internal piston, incorporated into the inversion valve may have out of specification concentricity.
FMVSS 1 : 121 – Air brake systems FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Failure of park brake to engage within 3 seconds.
Description of the Cause : Inversion valve piston fails to allow parking brake air pressure to vent. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Vehicle movement more than 3 seconds after parking brake engagement.
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-097 Page 2 Component Name : Inversion valve
Component Description : An inversion valve is a multi-port, air pressure management device, designed to direct air pressure in air brake systems to brake actutors or to vent air pressure to the atmosphere.
Component Part Number : 9718990020 Component Name : Inversion Valve
Component Description : An inversion valve is a multi-port, air pressure management device, designed to direct air pressure in air brake systems to brake actutors or to vent air pressure to the atmosphere.
Component Part Number : KN28032 Component Name : Inversion valve
Component Description : An inversion valve is a multi-port, air pressure management device, designed to direct air pressure in air brake systems to brake actutors or to vent air pressure to the atmosphere.
Component Part Number : N20950CA Component Name : Inversion valve
Component Description : An inversion valve is a multi-port, air pressure management device, designed to direct air pressure in air brake systems to brake actutors or to vent air pressure to the atmosphere.
Component Part Number : N20950CB Component Name : Inversion valve
Component Description : An inversion valve is a multi-port, air pressure management device, designed to direct air pressure in air brake systems to brake actutors or to vent air pressure to the atmosphere.
Component Part Number : N50002B The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-097 Page 3 Component Name : Inversion valve
Component Description : An inversion valve is a multi-port, air pressure management device, designed to direct air pressure in air brake systems to brake actutors or to vent air pressure to the atmosphere.
Component Part Number : RKN28032 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
NR Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The remedy will be for owners of equipment on which inversion valves are
installed to do an operational check of the parking brakes and replace the inversion valve if the parking brake fails to engage within 3 seconds How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Applicable drawing for inversion valve piston was modified to include a specification for concentricity. PPAP approval occurred on 05MAY23. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : A customer notification letter will be submitted to NHTSA for review and approval during the week of 08JAN24.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 12, 2024 – JAN 12, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 12, 2024 – JAN 12, 2024 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-097
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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