Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02E022000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E022000 by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc. Includes 60,875 affected units, BENDIX/TRAILER SPRING BRAKES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Bendix brand name trailer spring brake control valve assembly known as sr-2, sr-4, and sr-5 trailer spring brake (sr-2/4/50 valve assemblies manufactured from march 1, 2000, through april 30, 2001. the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (i/e valve) component of the affected sr02/4/5/ can separate from the valve's metal insert. air can be trapped by a separated i/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.

Corrective Action

Bendix will notify its customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during april 2002. 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 bendix at 440-329-9000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E022000
Manufacturer: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc
Report Received Date: 2002-04-10T00:00:00
Subject: Bendix/trailer spring brakes
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 60,875

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Bendix brand name trailer spring brake control valve assembly known as sr-2, sr-4, and sr-5 trailer spring brake (sr-2/4/50 valve assemblies manufactured from march 1, 2000, through april 30, 2001. the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (i/e valve) component of the affected sr02/4/5/ can separate from the valve's metal insert. air can be trapped by a separated i/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.
Consequence Summary: This condition can result in the affected vehicles being unable to apply the trailer parking/emergency spring brakes during parking in the event of a trailer supply line failure. unintended rollaway could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death to the vehicle occupant or any bystanders.
Corrective Action: Bendix will notify its customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during april 2002. 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 bendix at 440-329-9000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8nvd-7nht-qvuj
NHTSA ID: 02E022000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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