BENDIX TRAILER SYSTEM GUARD 9999: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00E002000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BENDIX | TRAILER SYSTEM GUARD | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-01-24 | 2000-01-24 | 2000-01-27 |
Production Dates: 1999-09-21 - 2000-01-07
Manufacturers Involved: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6053
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AIR BRAKE SYSTEM AIR DRYERS. THE RETAINING BOLTS FOR THE REED COVERS ON EITHER END OF THE TRAILER AIR DRYER MAY CRACK CAUSING THE BOLT HEADS TO COME OFF.
THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM CAN LEAK AIR OUT FROM THE AIR DRYER CAUSING A LOW AIR WARNING BUZZER AND EVENTUALLY THE TRAILER PARKING BRAKES COMING TO FULL APPLY OR THE TRAILER'S PARKING BRAKES CAN ENGAGE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
BENDIX WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER AIR DRYERS WITHOUT CHARGE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 27, 2000.OWNERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793 TO RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT UNIT.IF OWNERS DO NOT RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT UNIT FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-TO-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
