Bendix recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Bendix commercial vehicle systems, llc (bendix) is recalling certain brake valves, treadle assemblies, and/or plunger kits sold as aftermarket replacement equipment and sold and installed as original equipment to various vehicle manufacturers. The brake valve plunger may fracture during brake application, resulting in reduced brake pedal angle and travel. This condition may limit the driverâs ability to deliver full pressure from the foot brake valve. There is also a potential that the brake plunger could become lodged and not allow release of the service brakes.
What could happen
This condition could reduce braking ability and/or lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Bendix will notify owners of the aftermarket equipment and will provide a free remedy. Bendix is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject brake valves, treadle assemblies, and plunger kits, free of charge. The safety recall began during june 2012. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or bendix at 1-440-329-9386.
Vehicles covered
- Bendix E-10
- Bendix E-10Pr
- Bendix E-10R
- Bendix E-6
- Bendix Plunger Kit
- Bendix Treadle Assembly
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12E020000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 11, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jul 10, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,284
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 27, 2011 to May 18, 2012
- Part
- Equipment
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.