Defect Description For Recall
Certain Bendix Sr-7 Spring Brake Modulating Valves Manufactured Between November 4, 2005, And April 17, 2007, Installed As Original Equipment For Certain School And Transit Buses And Heavy Trucks Also Sold As Replacement Equipment. Due To A Manufacturing Defect In The Internal Rubber Check Valve Inside The Sr-7 Spring Brake Modulating Valves. The Valves Can Become Deformed And Not Seat Properly.
Make Of Vehicle
BENDIX
Model Of Vehicle
SR-7
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
07E037000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Will Result In Leakage And Cause A Delay In The Application Of The Spring Brake Without Warning, Possibly Leading To Unintended Vehicle Rollaway Which Could Result 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 Their Owners. Bendix Will Repair The Affected Valves Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 24, 2007. 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
159294
Date Owners Notified
20070727
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc
Date Report Received
20070607