Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems – ECU Malfunction May Impact Safety Systems

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems (Bendix) is recalling certain Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU) part numbers K168135, K163400, K168122, K168123, K168128, K168129, K179860, K203871, K220313, K163402, K163124, K168136, K210927, K210928, K210929, K219871, K219872, K219874, and K220316. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.


Report Received Date 10/11/2024
NHTSA ID 24E086000
Consequence Summary Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionalityeasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Bendix will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2024. Owners may contact Bendix Customer Service at 440-329-9000.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 445208
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E086000)