Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12E001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12E001000 by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc. Includes 130,440 affected units, SERVICE BRAKES/TRACTION RELAY VALVE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Bendix is recalling certain atr-6 traction relay valves produced from december 2, 2010, through january 18, 2012. the valves were sold as aftermarket service parts and installed as original equipment by various vehicle manufacturers. due to a design modification, in extremely cold conditions, internal leakage can potentially develop, resulting in pressure being delivered to the affected service brake circuit.

Corrective Action

Bendix will notify owners who purchased the affected atr-6 traction relay valves as aftermarket parts. vehicle manufacturers will notify their owners. bendix will provide a remedy free of charge. a temporary fix is available while the manufacturer develops a permanent remedy. the permanent remedy has been developed and parts will begin to be available by may 7, 2012. owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or their vehicle manufacturer.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12E001000

Manufacturer: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc

Report Received Date: 2012-01-27T00:00:00

Subject: Service brakes/traction relay valve

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 130,440

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Bendix is recalling certain atr-6 traction relay valves produced from december 2, 2010, through january 18, 2012. the valves were sold as aftermarket service parts and installed as original equipment by various vehicle manufacturers. due to a design modification, in extremely cold conditions, internal leakage can potentially develop, resulting in pressure being delivered to the affected service brake circuit.

Consequence Summary: If pressure is delivered to the service brake circuits, intermittent or continued brake application may occur without warning and possibly without illuminating the brake lights. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Bendix will notify owners who purchased the affected atr-6 traction relay valves as aftermarket parts. vehicle manufacturers will notify their owners. bendix will provide a remedy free of charge. a temporary fix is available while the manufacturer develops a permanent remedy. the permanent remedy has been developed and parts will begin to be available by may 7, 2012. owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or their vehicle manufacturer.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12E001000

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