Vehicle recall 01V189005 · August 6, 2001

2001 Foretravel Foretravel

Vehicle description: coaches equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: coaches equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began July 30, 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 foretravel at 1-800-955-6226 or meritor wabco at 800-535-5560.
Notes: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 01V189005
Reported to NHTSA: August 6, 2001
Filed by: FORETRAVEL, INC.
Owner notification: July 30, 2001
Vehicles potentially affected: 30
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Controls, pedals and linkages

Recall 01V189005 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Foretravel Foretravel (2001): 2001

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