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SevereNHTSA·15E021000·Announced 2015-03-11

Bendix Recalls TR-3 Inversion Air Brake Valves for Fire Risk

Bendix is recalling specific TR-3 Inversion Air Brake Valves because incorrect dimensions may cause brakes to drag and overheat, increasing the risk of a wheel end fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake valve dimensions) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating involving significant injury or property damage risks.

Plain-English summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is recalling certain TR-3 Inversion Air Brake Valves, part number 101450, manufactured between February 6, 2014, and October 15, 2014. The bodies of these affected valves may have incorrect dimensions, which can cause the brakes to drag and overheat.

If the defective valve causes the brakes to drag and overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire. The recall began on May 22, 2015.

Bendix will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers, who will then notify their vehicle owners. Bendix will provide a repair kit free of charge. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-800-247-2725 and select Option 1 for Customer Service. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES recall
Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
1,003

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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