Defect Description For Recall
Bendix Puraguard Dl Discharge Line Oil Coalescing Air Filter, Part Numbers 5010287 (Original Equipment) And 801290 (Aftermarket) Manufactured From February 2, 2001, Through April 18, 2002. Under Certain Extreme Conditions, The Oil Collected In The Puraguard Dl Can Be Exposed To Tempatures In The Discharge Line Of The Air Compressor That Exceed The Ignition Point Of The Oil.
Make Of Vehicle
PURAGUARD DL
Model Of Vehicle
AIR FILTER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02E037000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Effect Of Defect
These Conditions Can Promote The Risk Of A Fire In The Puraguard Dl Product, Possibly Resulting In Serious Injury.
Fix Defect
Bendix Will Notify Its Customers And Will Remove And Replace The Puraguard Dl Unit With A New Air Compressor Discharge Line. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During August 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Bendix Recall Assistance Center At 800-478-1793.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Sys.
Start Of Manufacture
20010202
End Of Manufacture
20020418
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
154
Date Owners Notified
20020909
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Llc
Date Report Received
20020614