Defect Description For Recall
Bendix Is Recalling Certain Gunite Automatic Slack Adjusters Manufactured From October 15, 2010, Through January 31, 2011, Repackaged As Bendix Brand, Part Numbers 974294, 974296, 977142, And 977143, And Sold For Use As Aftermarket Equipment To Paccar Parts Distributors. One Slack Adjuster Was Sold To A Mack Distributor. Due To An Incomplete “Knitting” Of The Iron At The Time Of Casting, Inadequate Structural Integrity Of The Slack Adjuster Housing Can Occur, Which Could Cause The Housing To Break At The Handle Under Normal Operating Loads.
Make Of Vehicle
BENDIX
Model Of Vehicle
AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
11E011000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic
Effect Of Defect
If The Slack Adjuster Housing Were To Break, The Wheel Brake To Which The Slack Adjuster Is Attached Would No Longer FunCTIon, Causing The Vehicle To Have Reduced Braking Capacity And, If Mounted On The Steer Axle, The Vehicle Could Pull To One Side, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Bendix Will Notify Owners Of Record And Gunite Will Replace Any Affected Slack Adjusters Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On April 4, 2011. Owners May Contact Gunite At 1-812-962-5000 Or Bendix At 1-440-329-9000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20101015
End Of Manufacture
20110131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
64
Date Owners Notified
20110404
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc
Date Report Received
20110324