NHTSA recall 12E020000 · Equipment
Equipment
The defect
Bendix commercial vehicle systems, llc (bendix) IS recalling certain brake valves, treadle assemblies, and/or plunger kits sold as aftermarket replacement equipment and sold and installed as original equipment to various vehicle manufacturers. the brake valve plunger may fracture during brake application, resulting in reduced brake pedal angle and travel. this condition may limit the drivers ability to deliver full pressure from the foot brake valve. there IS also a potential that the brake plunger could become lodged and not allow release of the service brakes.
The risk
This condition could reduce braking ability and/or lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Bendix will notify owners of the aftermarket equipment and will provide a free remedy. bendix IS working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject brake valves, treadle assemblies, and plunger kits, free of charge. the safety recall began during june 2012. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or bendix at 1-440-329-9386.