Defect Description For Recall
Certain Bendix Sr-7 Spring Brake Modulating Valves Manufactured Between April 1 And May 24, 2006, Installed As Original Equipment For Heavy Trucks And Sold As Aftermarket Replacement Equipment. The Check Valve Inside The Valve Cavity May Not Properly Seat, Causing Internal Air Leakage. This Can Cause A Delay In The Application Of The Spring Brake To Park The Vehicle After The Operator Pulls The Dash Valve Button.
Make Of Vehicle
BENDIX
Model Of Vehicle
SR-7
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06E051000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional:Air
Effect Of Defect
The Delayed Parking Brake Application Can Occur Without Warning, Leading To Unintended Vehicle Rollaway, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash, Personal Injury, Or Death.
Fix Defect
Bendix Will Notify The Owners Of The Aftermarket Replacement Equipment And The Vehicle Manufacturers Will Notify Owners And Will Repair The Vehicle Free Of Charge. The Recall For The Aftermarket Replacement Equipment Began On June 8, 2006. Owners May Contact Bendix At 440-329-9000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
15239
Date Owners Notified
20060608
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc
Date Report Received
20060605