Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

15E021000

ManufacturerBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCReported2015-03-11Affected1,003 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain TR-3 Inversion Air Brake Valves, part number 101450, manufactured February 6, 2014, to October 15, 2014. The bodies of the affected inversion valves may have incorrect dimensions, possibly causing the brakes to drag and overheat.

Risk

If the defective valve causes the brakes to drag and overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Bendix will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers who will notify their vehicle owners. Bendix will provide a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2015. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-800-247-2725 and select Option 1 for Customer Service.

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.