NHTSA recall 15E021000 · Equipment
Service brakes
Reported Mar 11, 20151,003 vehicles affectedBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCBuilt Feb 6, 2014 – Oct 15, 2014
The 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.
The risk
If the defective valve causes the brakes to drag and overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
The 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.