Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc | NHTSA Recall #06E051000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06E051000 by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc. Includes 15,239 affected units, SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves manufactured between april 1 and may 24, 2006, installed as original equipment for heavy trucks and sold as aftermarket replacement equipment. the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly seat, causing internal air leakage. this can cause a delay in the application of the spring brake to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.

Corrective Action

Bendix will notify the owners of the aftermarket replacement equipment and the vehicle manufacturers will notify owners and will repair the vehicle free of charge. the recall for the aftermarket replacement equipment began on june 8, 2006. owners may contact bendix at 440-329-9000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06E051000

Manufacturer: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc

Report Received Date: 2006-06-05T00:00:00

Subject: Spring brake modulating valve

Component: Parking Brake

Potentially Affected Units: 15,239

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves manufactured between april 1 and may 24, 2006, installed as original equipment for heavy trucks and sold as aftermarket replacement equipment. the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly seat, causing internal air leakage. this can cause a delay in the application of the spring brake to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.

Consequence Summary: The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action: Bendix will notify the owners of the aftermarket replacement equipment and the vehicle manufacturers will notify owners and will repair the vehicle free of charge. the recall for the aftermarket replacement equipment began on june 8, 2006. owners may contact bendix at 440-329-9000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-sznp_p3q8-pt8k

NHTSA ID: 06E051000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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