Defect Description For Recall
Bendix Brand Name Trailer Spring Brake Control Valve Assembly Known As Sr-2, Sr-4, And Sr-5 Trailer Spring Brake (Sr-2/4/50 Valve Assemblies Manufactured From March 1, 2000, Through April 30, 2001. The Molded Rubber Face Of The Inlet/Exhaust Valve (I/E Valve) Component Of The Affected Sr02/4/5/ Can Separate From The Valve’S Metal Insert. Air Can Be Trapped By A Separated I/E Valve Causing It To Balloon And Block The Exhaust Passage Of The Trailer Spring Brake Circuit.
Make Of Vehicle
BENDIX
Model Of Vehicle
SR-2
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02E022000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Result In The Affected Vehicles Being Unable To Apply The Trailer Parking/Emergency Spring Brakes During Parking In The Event Of A Trailer Supply Line Failure. Unintended Rollaway Could Occur, Possibly Resulting In Personal Injury Or Death To The Vehicle Occupant Or Any Bystanders.
Fix Defect
Bendix Will Notify Its Customers And Provide A Repair Kit And Installation InstruCTIons Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During April 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Bendix At 440-329-9000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Sys.
Start Of Manufacture
20000301
End Of Manufacture
20010430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
60875
Date Owners Notified
20020528
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc
Date Report Received
20020410