Safety Recall NHTSA · 01E020000 Reported April 30, 2001

Haldex/air brake relay valves

Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems · Service Brakes, Air · 28,750 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01E020000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
28,750
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 30, 2001

Defect Summary

Equipment description: two and four port relay valves manufactured between september 19, 2000, and february 10, 2001. these valves are used to control either the service brake system or park brake systems on tractors, trucks, and trailers. the valve may stick open when a high- pressure application is released. these valves can be identified with a date code on the valve of 380k, 390k, 400k, 410k, 420k, 430k, 440k, 450k, 460k, 470k, 480k, 490k, 500k, 510k, 520k, 011k, 021k, 031k, 041k, 051k, or 061k, and are dark green in color.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Haldex will notify the final stage vehicle manufacturers to notify its customers to bring in their vehicles to have the brakes repaired free of charge. owner notification began may 14, 2001. 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 haldex brake systems at 816-801-2641.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems dealer and reference recall ID 01E020000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01E020000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01E020000?

NHTSA recall 01E020000 was issued by Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems on April 30, 2001. It addresses: Haldex/air brake relay valves. The recall affects approximately 28,750 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01E020000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.