BENDIX ADB22X 9999: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19E030000

Make Model Year
BENDIX ADB22X NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-05-21 2019-04-18 2019-04-19

Production Dates: 2012-04-01 - 2018-11-27

Manufacturers Involved: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17050

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC "Bendix" is recalling certain ADB22X Air Disc Brake Calipers sold for use on school buses. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

Consequence

The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

Bendix will notify the school bus manufacturers that purchased the brake calipers. Dealers for those manufacturers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2019. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-877-345-9526.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.