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.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems – Inversion Valve may cause Brakes to Drag
| Report Received Date | 03/11/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15E021000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the defective valve causes the brakes to drag and overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 1003 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15E021000) |
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