Defect Description For Recall
Bendix Tc-7 Trailer Control Hand-Operated Valve With Push-To-Connect Fittings, Part Nos. 109798, 5000578, 5000751, 5000752, 5000755, 5001225, 5002409, 5011296 And 5009344 (Original Equipment) And 109389, 5000580, 109409, 109445, And 5008575 (Aftermarket) For Installation Or Use On New Motor Vehicles Or New Items Of Motor Vehicle Equipment Manufactured Between April 23 And May 22, 2002. The Delivery Port In The Valve Body May Be Partially Blocked Due To A Problem During The Molding Process.
Make Of Vehicle
BENDIX
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER CONTROL VALVE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02E048002
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Controls:Hand Control
Effect Of Defect
Such Blockage May Slow The Delivery And Exhaust Of Air To And From The Trailer Brakes When They Are Operated By This Hand-Operated Trailer Control Valve.
Fix Defect
Bendix Will Replace The Valves Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began July 1, 2002. Owners Who 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
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
316
Date Owners Notified
20030128
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc
Date Report Received
20020820