BENDIX AD-2 AIR DRYERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 7, 2001, AND MAY 28, 2002. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PART NOS. 288595 AND 289008 AND AFTERMARKET SERVICE PART NOS. 102351, 102595, 103090, 103228, 286930, 286934, 288595, AND 289008. THE AIR DRYER CANISTERS CAN CRACK UNDER HIGH PRESSURES CAUSING THE METAL END PLATE TO BECOME DISLODGED AND EXPELLED WITH HIGH FORCE.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems – BENDIX/AIR DRYERS
| Report Received Date | 11/07/2002 |
| NHTSA ID | 02E057000 |
| Consequence Summary | THE METAL END PLATE CAN BECOME A HAZARDOUS PROJECTILE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective Action | BENDIX WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE AD-2 AIR DRYERS FREE OF CHARGE. REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER FEBRUARY 15, 2003. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX RECALL ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 800-478-1793. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 2940 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=02E057000) |
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