BENDIX FOOT BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLY 9999: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23E011000

Make Model Year
BENDIX FOOT BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLY NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-04-05 2023-02-10 2023-02-10

Manufacturers Involved: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11444

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC "Bendix" is recalling certain Foot Brake Valve Assemblies, model Medium-Duty Vehicle Pedal A, with part number G901288. When the brake pedal is fully applied and then released rapidly, the pedal plunger that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may become disconnected, causing the brakes to fail.

Consequence

Brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Vehicle manufacturers will install a pedal restraint bracket, free of charge. Bendix notified the vehicle manufacturer on April 5, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.