Key Takeaway

BENDIX/HAND-OPERATED TRAILE CONTROL VALVE by BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS. was recalled on November 26, 2002. What to do: BENDIX WILL REPLACE THE VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABL...

NHTSA Ongoing

BENDIX/HAND-OPERATED TRAILE CONTROL VALVE

Recalled: November 26, 2002 ~316 units affected 02E048

Description

BENDIX TC-7 TRAILER CONTROL HAND-OPERATED VALVE WITH PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS, PART NOS. 109798, 5000578, 5000751, 5000752, 5000755, 5001225, 5002409, 5011296 AND 5009344 (ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT) AND 109389, 5000580, 109409, 109445, AND 5008575 (AFTERMARKET) FOR INSTALLATION OR USE ON NEW MOTOR VEHICLES OR NEW ITEMS OF MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 23 AND MAY 22, 2002. THE DELIVERY PORT IN THE VALVE BODY MAY BE PARTIALLY BLOCKED DUE TO A PROBLEM DURING THE MOLDING PROCESS.

Injuries / Consequence

SUCH BLOCKAGE MAY SLOW THE DELIVERY AND EXHAUST OF AIR TO AND FROM THE TRAILER BRAKES WHEN THEY ARE OPERATED BY THIS HAND-OPERATED TRAILER CONTROL VALVE.

Remedy

BENDIX WILL REPLACE THE VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX AT 440-329-9000.

Products Affected

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Vehicles

Company Information

BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS.

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Is this recall still active?

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How do I check if my product is affected?

Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: BENDIX WILL REPLACE THE VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX AT 440-329-9000.

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