Bendix Ad-2 Air Dryer Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 02E057000
Manufacturer: BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: November 7th, 2001
Manufactured End Date: May 28th, 2002
Date of Owner Notification: June 18th, 2003

Defect Summary:
BENDIX AD-2 AIR DRYERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 7, 2001, AND MAY 28, 2002. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PART NOS. 288595 AND 289008 AND AFTERMARKET SERVICE PART NOS. 102351, 102595, 103090, 103228, 286930, 286934, 288595, AND 289008. THE AIR DRYER CANISTERS CAN CRACK UNDER HIGH PRESSURES CAUSING THE METAL END PLATE TO BECOME DISLODGED AND EXPELLED WITH HIGH FORCE.

Consequence Summary:
THE METAL END PLATE CAN BECOME A HAZARDOUS PROJECTILE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
BENDIX WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE AD-2 AIR DRYERS FREE OF CHARGE. REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER FEBRUARY 15, 2003. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX RECALL ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 800-478-1793.

Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).