Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc | NHTSA Recall #07E037000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E037000 by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc. Includes 159,294 affected units, SR-7 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 november 4, 2005, and april 17, 2007, installed as original equipment for certain school and transit buses and heavy trucks also sold as replacement equipment. due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.

Corrective Action

Bendix will notify the owners of the aftermarket replacement equipment and the vehicle manufacturers will notify their owners. bendix will repair the affected valves free of charge. the recall began on july 24, 2007. owners may contact bendix at 440-329-9000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E037000

Manufacturer: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc

Report Received Date: 2007-06-07T00:00:00

Subject: Sr-7 spring brake modulating valve

Component: Parking Brake

Potentially Affected Units: 159,294

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves manufactured between november 4, 2005, and april 17, 2007, installed as original equipment for certain school and transit buses and heavy trucks also sold as replacement equipment. due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.

Consequence Summary: This condition will result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning, possibly leading to unintended vehicle rollaway which could result 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 their owners. bendix will repair the affected valves free of charge. the recall began on july 24, 2007. 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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NHTSA ID: 07E037000

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