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

makesAndModels

sr-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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16E045000
Report Received Date: 2016-05-17T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly machined trailer spring brake valve
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 194,410

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
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.
Consequence Summary: If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 30.97

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NHTSA ID: 16E045000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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