Bendix Trailer System Guard Recalls

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January 27th, 2000
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Date
January 27th, 2000
Units Effected
6,053
NHTSA Campaign Number: 00E002000
Manufacturer: BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: September 21st, 1999
Manufactured End Date: January 7th, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: January 24th, 2000

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AIR BRAKE SYSTEM AIR DRYERS. THE RETAINING BOLTS FOR THE REED COVERS ON EITHER END OF THE TRAILER AIR DRYER MAY CRACK CAUSING THE BOLT HEADS TO COME OFF.

Consequence Summary:
THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM CAN LEAK AIR OUT FROM THE AIR DRYER CAUSING A LOW AIR WARNING BUZZER AND EVENTUALLY THE TRAILER PARKING BRAKES COMING TO FULL APPLY OR THE TRAILER'S PARKING BRAKES CAN ENGAGE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Summary:
BENDIX WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER AIR DRYERS WITHOUT CHARGE.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 27, 2000.OWNERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793 TO RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT UNIT.IF OWNERS DO NOT RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT UNIT FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-TO-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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