NHTSA Recall 00V127002: Quick release valve (service brakes)

WABASH NATIONAL CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on February 10, 2000, covering an estimated 42 vehicles. It affects 1999 Wabash Trailer.

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

NHTSA campaign	00V127002
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Report received	February 10, 2000
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with brake valves manufactured by honeywell bendix. The orientation and location of the brake valve is such that water can get into the valve through a vent in the valve. The water will contaminate the air system and could freeze the brake valve.

Safety risk

If frozen, the operator will not be able to modulate the brake forces with the brake pedal.

Remedy

Bendix is conducting the owner notification for this recall. Owners are instructed to contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 to receive a replacement unit.

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 00V127002

Make and model	Model years
Wabash Trailer	1999

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.