The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21E015000·Announced 2021-02-18

Bendix Recalls SC-3 Single Check Valves Due to Brake Air Leak Risk

Bendix is recalling SC-3 Single Check Valves because a loose retainer can cause air leaks in the brake system, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a brake system defect that increases the risk of a crash, which fits the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC is recalling certain SC-3 Single Check Valves, part number K094964. The recall involves 2,090 units. The defect occurs when the retainer may not be properly seated in the retainer groove, which can cause an air leak within the brake system. As a result, these check valves fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

An air leak in the brake system can affect braking ability and increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Bendix will notify vehicle manufacturers and replace the affected SC-3 single check valves free of charge. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-877-345-9526. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brake System Component
Hazard
Affected units
2,090

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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