Defect Description For Recall
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc (Bendix) Is Recalling Certain Brake Valves, Treadle Assemblies, And/Or Plunger Kits Sold As Aftermarket Replacement Equipment And Sold And Installed As Original Equipment To Various Vehicle Manufacturers. The Brake Valve Plunger May Fracture During Brake Application, Resulting In Reduced Brake Pedal Angle And Travel. This Condition May Limit The Driverøs Ability To Deliver Full Pressure From The Foot Brake Valve. There Is Also A Potential That The Brake Plunger Could Become Lodged And Not Allow Release Of The Service Brakes.
Make Of Vehicle
BENDIX
Model Of Vehicle
TREADLE ASSEMBLY
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12E020000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Reduce Braking Ability And/Or Lead To Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Bendix Will Notify Owners Of The Aftermarket Equipment And Will Provide A Free Remedy. Bendix Is Working With The Vehicle Manufacturers To Identify And Repair The Vehicles That Contain The Subject Brake Valves, Treadle Assemblies, And Plunger Kits, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began During June 2012. Owners May Contact Their Vehicle Manufacturer Or Bendix At 1-440-329-9386.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20110727
End Of Manufacture
20120518
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1284
Date Owners Notified
20120710
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc
Date Report Received
20120611