Bendix recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
Bendix is recalling certain atr-6 traction relay valves produced from december 2, 2010, through january 18, 2012. The valves were sold as aftermarket service parts and installed as original equipment by various vehicle manufacturers. Due to a design modification, in extremely cold conditions, internal leakage can potentially develop, resulting in pressure being delivered to the affected service brake circuit.
What could happen
If pressure is delivered to the service brake circuits, intermittent or continued brake application may occur without warning and possibly without illuminating the brake lights. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Bendix will notify owners who purchased the affected atr-6 traction relay valves as aftermarket parts. Vehicle manufacturers will notify their owners. Bendix will provide a remedy free of charge. A temporary fix is available while the manufacturer develops a permanent remedy. The permanent remedy has been developed and parts will begin to be available by may 7, 2012. Owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or their vehicle manufacturer.
Vehicles covered
- Bendix Atr-6 Traction Relay Valv
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12E001000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 27, 2012
- Owners notified
- Apr 12, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 130,440
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 2, 2010 to Jan 18, 2012
- Part
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.