Puraguard Dl Air Filter Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 02E037000
Manufacturer: BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: February 2nd, 2001
Manufactured End Date: April 18th, 2002
Date of Owner Notification: September 9th, 2002

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
THESE CONDITIONS CAN PROMOTE THE RISK OF A FIRE IN THE PURAGUARD DL PRODUCT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
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.

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).