BENDIX TR-3 VALVE 101450 9999: SERVICE BRAKES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15E021000

Make Model Year
BENDIX TR-3 VALVE 101450 NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-05-22 2015-03-11 2015-03-11

Production Dates: 2014-02-06 - 2014-10-15

Manufacturers Involved: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC

Component: SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1003

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC "Bendix" is recalling certain TR-3 Inversion Air Brake Valves, part number 101450, manufactured February 6, 2014, to October 15, 2014. The bodies of the affected inversion valves may have incorrect dimensions, possibly causing the brakes to drag and overheat.

Consequence

If the defective valve causes the brakes to drag and overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.

Remedy

Bendix will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers who will notify their vehicle owners. Bendix will provide a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2015. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-800-247-2725 and select Option 1 for Customer Service.

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.