Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02E037000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E037000 by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc. Includes 154 affected units, BENDIX/PURAGUARD DL AIR FILTER, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Bendix puraguard dl discharge line oil coalescing air filter, part numbers 5010287 (original equipment) and 801290 (aftermarket) manufactured from february 2, 2001, through april 18, 2002. under certain extreme conditions, the oil collected in the puraguard dl can be exposed to tempatures in the discharge line of the air compressor that exceed the ignition point of the oil.

Corrective Action

Bendix will notify its customers and will remove and replace the puraguard dl unit with a new air compressor discharge line. owner notification is expected to begin during august 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 recall assistance center at 800-478-1793.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E037000

Manufacturer: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc

Report Received Date: 2002-06-14T00:00:00

Subject: Bendix/puraguard dl air filter

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 154

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Bendix puraguard dl discharge line oil coalescing air filter, part numbers 5010287 (original equipment) and 801290 (aftermarket) manufactured from february 2, 2001, through april 18, 2002. under certain extreme conditions, the oil collected in the puraguard dl can be exposed to tempatures in the discharge line of the air compressor that exceed the ignition point of the oil.

Consequence Summary: These conditions can promote the risk of a fire in the puraguard dl product, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Corrective Action: Bendix will notify its customers and will remove and replace the puraguard dl unit with a new air compressor discharge line. owner notification is expected to begin during august 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 recall assistance center at 800-478-1793.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-a8z4-8m9t-x7sd

NHTSA ID: 02E037000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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