Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Crew And Standard Cab Trucks Equipped With Bendix Sr-7 Spring Brake Modulating Valves, The Internal Rubber Check Valve May Leak Causing A Delay In The Application Of The Spring Brakes To Park The Vehicle After The Operator Pulls The Dash Valve Button.
Make Of Vehicle
ATC
Model Of Vehicle
6X6 TRUCK
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
07V301000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
This Could Delay Or Failure In Applying The Parking Brakes Which Could Result In A Vehicle Roll Away, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Bendix, In ConjunCTIon With Atc, Is Handling The Remedy For This Campaign (Please See 07E-037). Bendix Will Install A Check Valve Repair Kit For The Affected Sr-7 Spring Brake Modulating Valve Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 24, 2007. Owners May Contact Bendix At 440-329-9000 Or Atc At 888-282-4685.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Truck Company
Start Of Manufacture
20030801
End Of Manufacture
20051231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11
Date Owners Notified
20070724
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
American Truck Company
Date Report Received
20070716
Make Campaign Number
806001