BENDIX EC80 ECU 9999: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24E086000

Make Model Year
BENDIX EC80 ECU NO YEAR
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-10-11 2024-10-15

Manufacturers Involved: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 445208

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC "Bendix" is recalling certain Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units "ECU" part numbers K168135, K163400, K168122, K168123, K168128, K168129, K179860, K203871, K220313, K163402, K163124, K168136, K210927, K210928, K210929, K219871, K219872, K219874, and K220316. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.

Consequence

Safety systems that depend on the ECU "Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System" may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Bendix will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2024. Owners may contact Bendix Customer Service at 440-329-9000.

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 nhtsa.gov.