NHTSA Recall 00V002003: Parking brake
KALMAR INDUSTRIES USA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 165 vehicles. It affects 1997–1998 Magnum Terminal Tractor.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V002003 |
|---|---|
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | March 15, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
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
Haldex is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will replace the suspect valves. 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 at 1-816-891-2470 or kalmar/magnum at 1-903-759-5490.
Notes
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 00V002003
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.