NHTSA Recall 00V002002: Parking brake
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13,516 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Volvo Acl.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V002002 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX0002 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | February 24, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 28, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. These valves do not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.
Safety risk
The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the suspect valves.
Notes
Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0002.owner notification began march 28, 2000. 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 volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V002002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo Acl | 1997, 1998 |
| Volvo Vn | 1997, 1998 |
| Volvo Wah | 1997, 1998 |
| Volvo Wca | 1997, 1998 |
| Volvo Wg | 1997, 1998 |
| Volvo Wia | 1997, 1998 |
| Volvo Wx | 1997, 1998 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.