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Bendix Service Brakes recall

Recalled March 11, 2015 · NHTSA recall 15E021000 · Bendix

Hazard
If the defective valve causes the brakes to drag and overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Remedy
Bendix will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers who will notify their vehicle owners. Bendix will provide a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2015. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-800-247-2725 and select Option 1 for Customer Service.
Units
1,003 units

Description

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain TR-3 Inversion Air Brake Valves, part number 101450, manufactured February 6, 2014, to October 15, 2014. The bodies of the affected inversion valves may have incorrect dimensions, possibly causing the brakes to drag and overheat.

What to do

Bendix will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers who will notify their vehicle owners. Bendix will provide a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2015. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-800-247-2725 and select Option 1 for Customer Service.

Product
Bendix TR-3 VALVE 101450
Manufacturer(s)
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov