Key Takeaway

T-14 SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBER by BENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE LLC was recalled on August 7, 2008. What to do: EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS....

NHTSA Ongoing

T-14 SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBER

Recalled: August 7, 2008 ~181 units affected 08E047

Description

BENDIX IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO RECALL 353 BENDIX T-14 SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBERS USED ON SOME BENDIX ADB22X AIR DISC BRAKES TO BE INSTALLED ON STEER AXLES OF SOME TRUCKS. THE LUBRICANT USED AS AN ASSEMBLY AID FOR THE T-14 SERVICE CHAMBERS DOES NOT EVAPORATE AS INTENDED AND CAN MIGRATE BETWEEN THE PUSHROD BASE AND THE RUBBER DIAPHRAGM. THIS CAN CAUSE THE PUSHROD BASE TO BECOME MISALIGNED AND LODGED IN THE CHAMBER BODY AFTER A BRAKE APPLICATION, RESULTING IN THE BRAKE NOT FULLY RELEASING.

Injuries / Consequence

IF A BRAKE ON THE STEER AXLE REMAINS PARTIALLY APPLIED, VEHICLE STEERING ABILITY AND STABILITY CAN BEAFFECTED ON SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACES, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR BENDIX TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-610-9709.

Products Affected

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Company Information

BENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE LLC

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CO...

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