Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16E045000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E045000 by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc. Affecting sr-5 trailer spring brake valves manufactured january 1, 2014, to march 4, 2016 Includes 194,410 affected units, Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelssr-5 trailer spring brake valves manufactured january 1, 2014, to march 4, 2016
Defect Summary
Bendix commercial vehicle systems llc (bendix) is recalling certain sr-5 trailer spring brake valves manufactured january 1, 2014, to march 4, 2016. these brake valves were improperly machined without a radius on the internal check valve seat, causing a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Corrective Action
Bendix will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected sr-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. bendix issued an interim notification on june 17, 2016. the recall began on august 22, 2016. Owners may contact bendix customer service at 1-800-247-2725.