Bendix Ad-2 Air Dryer
Model Ad-2 Air Dryer made by Bendix got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to equipment. . Technical service bulletines regarding parking brake, service brakes, air. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Model 9999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 02E057000 | BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS. | from 11/07/2001 to 05/28/2002 | E (Equipment) | 2940 | 06/18/2003 | MFR | BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC | 11/07/2002 | 11/12/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bendix ad-2 air dryers manufactured between november 7, 2001, and may 28, 2002. original equipment part nos. 288595 and 289008 and aftermarket service part nos. 102351, 102595, 103090, 103228, 286930, 286934, 288595, and 289008. the air dryer canisters can crack under high pressures causing the metal end plate to become dislodged and expelled with high force. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The metal end plate can become a hazardous projectile, possibly causing severe personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bendix will replace the defective ad-2 air dryers free of charge. replacement parts will be available after february 15, 2003. owner notification began june 18, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix recall assistance center at 800-478-1793. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - AIR | |||||
| BW-2763 | 05/01/2009 | 10032704 | Bendix: ad-sp air dryer system. field inspection. start engine and charge the air brake system to governor cut-out, around 130psi. primary and secondary air gauges will start to rise. shut off the engine and push in the yellow button t | 04/30/2010 | |
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL | |||||
| SD-2764 | 07/01/2009 | 10032705 | Bendix: start the engine and charge the air brake system to governor cut out, around 130psi. be sure to follow all the general safety guidelines outlined in the ad-is service data sheet, sd-08-2418, before performing any service on the ai | 04/30/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| IK-0400051 | 07/19/2010 | 10036704 | Navistar: bendix air dryer troubleshooting all models; ad-9, ad-is, ad-ip. dryer is constantly cycling or purging; dryer purges frequently (every 4 mins. or less while vehicle is idling); water in vehicle reservoir; water and/or oil in su | 04/11/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 08/26/2003 | 1 | ||
| Brakes are no good after 6500 miles the dealer won't fix them under warranty because honda claims it's the way i drive. *ak | |||