Defect Description For Recall
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc (Bendix) Is Recalling Certain Sr-5 Trailer Spring Brake Valves Manufactured January 1, 2014, To March 4, 2016. These Brake Valves Were Improperly Machined Without A Radius On The Internal Check Valve Seat, Causing A Delay Of Application Of The Spring Brakes While Parking.
Make Of Vehicle
BENDIX
Model Of Vehicle
SR-5
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
16E045000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
If There Is A Delay Of The Spring Brake Application, The Trailer May Roll Away After It Has Decoupled From The Tractor, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash Or Injury.
Fix Defect
Bendix Will Contact Owners And Provide A Remedy Kit, Complete With InstruCTIons, To Repair Any Affected Sr-5 Trailer Relay Valves, Free Of Charge. Bendix Issued An Interim Notification On June 17, 2016. The Recall Began On August 22, 2016. Owners May Contact Bendix Customer Service At 1-800-247-2725.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20140101
End Of Manufacture
20160304
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
194410
Date Owners Notified
20160822
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc
Date Report Received
20160517