The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25E048000·Announced 2025-08-01

Bendix Recalls Knorr-Bresme Brake Chambers for Fire Risk

Bendix is recalling specific Knorr-Bresme brake chambers for buses due to improper manufacturing that can cause air leaks and increase fire risk.

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 chamber) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC is recalling certain Knorr-Bresme 22/24-57 brake chambers with part numbers K068622 and K038830N00. These parts were sold as replacements for certain buses.

The brake chambers may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak. This air leak may cause the parking brake to partially apply or slow to release, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a fire.

Bendix will replace the affected brake chambers free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-800-247-2725.

The recalled product

Product
PARKING BRAKE recall
Manufacturer
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
5,668

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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