BENDIX AD-2 AIR DRYER 9999: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02E057000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BENDIX | AD-2 AIR DRYER | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-06-18 | 2002-11-07 | 2002-11-12 |
Production Dates: 2001-11-07 - 2002-05-28
Manufacturers Involved: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2940
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
BENDIX AD-2 AIR DRYERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 7, 2001, AND MAY 28, 2002. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PART NOS. 288595 AND 289008 AND AFTERMARKET SERVICE PART NOS. 102351, 102595, 103090, 103228, 286930, 286934, 288595, AND 289008. THE AIR DRYER CANISTERS CAN CRACK UNDER HIGH PRESSURES CAUSING THE METAL END PLATE TO BECOME DISLODGED AND EXPELLED WITH HIGH FORCE.
THE METAL END PLATE CAN BECOME A HAZARDOUS PROJECTILE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.
BENDIX WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE AD-2 AIR DRYERS FREE OF CHARGE. REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER FEBRUARY 15, 2003. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX RECALL ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 800-478-1793.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
