Bendix Bendix 1968-1981
Model Bendix made by Bendix got 2 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 25 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, air. . Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, service brakes, air and service brakes, electric. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Car model
| Name | Recalls | Bulletins |
|---|---|---|
| Bendix Bendix 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| Bendix Bendix 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| Bendix Bendix 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| Bendix Bendix 1980 | 0 | 4 |
| Bendix Bendix 1981 | 0 | 1 |
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 - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 78E027000 | BENDIX | from 03/01/1977 to 12/01/1977 | E (Equipment) | 11488 | 08/31/1979 | MFR | BENDIX HOME SYSTEMS, INC. | 10/24/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The electronic controller contains a faulty electrical component, a diode, which may eventually cause brake failure. this could occur without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Suspect electronic controllers will be replaced without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle category: trucks, tractors, and trailers.system: service brakes; electronic controller, models ec1, ec2 and ec3.consequences of defect: loss of braking capability could result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: illumination of the brake warning light may not occur. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 80E015000 | BENDIX | from 02/01/1980 to 02/01/1980 | E (Equipment) | 1579 | 07/17/1980 | MFR | BENDIX HOME SYSTEMS, INC. | 07/17/1980 | 08/13/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, the lugs that attach the treadle pivot shaft mounting plate to the foot valve may be cracked. failure of the lugs could lead to treadle separation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace defective mounting plate and lugs, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle category: trucks, tractors and buses.system: service brakes; air brake valve treadle mounting plates; bendix, partno. 236979.consequences of defect: if such a separation took place, the operator would beunable to control braking through the foot valve. this could occur withoutprior warning and could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 84E015000 | IVECO TRUCK OF N.A., INC. | from 06/01/1982 to 11/01/1983 | E (Equipment) | 117 | 05/09/1984 | MFR | BENDIX HOME SYSTEMS, INC. | 05/14/1984 | 06/07/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Clamp holding the two halves of the parking brake chamber may come loose or detach. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Complete replacement of brake components. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle category: heavy trucks equipped with bendix spring brake chambers(replacement part).system: service brakes; bendix spring activated parking brake chamber, ivecopart number 42032778.consequences of defect: failure of the ring will cause the two halves toseparate, possibly resulting in an accident or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| PNU056000A | 07/02/2001 | 621793 | Subject regarding lucas reman program introduction. *tt | 10/01/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 98020198700 | 04/27/1998 | 600150 | Unloader piston change for the tf-550/750 compressor. *yc | 04/27/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| SD-13-47672 | 10/01/2011 | 10042885 | Bendix: information being provided for the trailer service brake module controller and the installation of the tabs-6 adv mc module on the heavy duty semi-trailers. *pe | 01/23/2012 | |
| 001050 | 10/31/2002 | 10000575 | Overriding the bendix d-2 governor. *tt | 03/25/2003 | |
| TCH003044 | 03/05/2002 | 635385 | Subject autobrake modification kit. *tt | 10/22/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| SD-13-47672 | 10/01/2011 | 10042885 | Bendix: information being provided for the trailer service brake module controller and the installation of the tabs-6 adv mc module on the heavy duty semi-trailers. *pe | 01/23/2012 | |
| TCH001047A | 06/22/2001 | 621269 | Subject regarding inlet check valve removal. *tt | 09/14/2001 | |
| SD134830 | 07/17/2001 | 620099 | Information on the m-30 antilock modulator. *tt | 07/17/2001 | |
| G00509 | 10/31/2000 | 618709 | Subject regarding dealer parts inventory involved in safety recalls g-00508, g-00509 bendix air abs ecu. *tt | 04/21/2001 | |
| 001002 | 10/31/2000 | 618710 | Subject regarding dealer parts inventory - safety recalls 00508, 00509, bendix air brake abs ecu. *tt | 04/21/2001 | |
| G00508 | 11/22/2000 | 615970 | Subject regarding field fix kit part numbers for bendix air brake abs ecu's recall g00508. *tt | 02/06/2001 | |
| G00509 | 11/22/2000 | 615971 | Subject regarding field fix kit part numbers for bendix air brake abs ecu's recall g00509. *tt | 02/06/2001 | |
| BCM001101 | 11/22/2000 | 615972 | Subject regarding air brake field fix recalls g00508 and g00509. *tt | 02/06/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL | |||||
| TCH003042A | 10/13/2000 | 615974 | Subject regarding brake valve treadle replacement - coach applications. *tt | 02/06/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS - AUTOMATIC | |||||
| 005013 | 07/11/2003 | 10002893 | Brake actuator push rod qualifications for use with asa-5 slack adjuster. *tt | 09/30/2003 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY | |||||
| SD03832 | 06/23/2000 | 613917 | Subject regarding e-10pr retarder control brake valve. *tt | 09/21/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - COMPRESSOR | |||||
| 001051 | 03/27/2003 | 10001752 | Ba-921 compressor unloader cap replacement kit. *tt | 06/24/2003 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 011000 | 10/01/2000 | 615973 | Subject regarding trailer system-guard air dryer. *tt | 02/06/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||||
| SD134788 | 01/01/2000 | 614818 | Information on the ec-17 electronic antilock controller. it is the base component in a family of full vehicle wheel control antilock systems for buses, trucks and truck tractors. *tt | 12/14/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| PNU052000A | 06/01/2001 | 620552 | Subject regarding the ec-17, cr-18, at-1 and at-2 bendix abs electronic control unit (ecu) for power vehicles. *tt | 08/14/2001 | |
| PNU051000A | 03/30/2001 | 620551 | Subject regarding m-22 abs modulator used with bendix ec-17, cr-18 and ec-30 systems. *tt | 08/14/2001 | |
| PNU053000A | 04/15/2001 | 620553 | Subject regarding mc-12 trailer anti-lock brake system (abs) kits. *tt | 08/14/2001 | |
| 010100 | 01/01/2000 | 614851 | Subject regarding improvements to ec-17 anti-lock brake electronic control unit. *tt | 12/15/2000 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| PNU057000A | 07/02/2001 | 621792 | Subject regarding sure stroke indicator introduction. *tt | 10/01/2001 | |
| 010101 | 01/01/2001 | 615975 | Sbuect regarding dispatch newsletter. *tt | 02/06/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 1 | |||
| Petition for defect investigation of bendix commercial vehicle systems for recall of the ec-17 anti-lock brake electronic controller for buses, trucks, and tractors(recall 00e-041), and the dura- drain m-12 modulator for its trailer anti-lock brake system. *mr *scc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY | |||
| 2 | |||
| Sr-5 park brake control valve - if one section of this valve fails, it will not allow air into the service brake supply tank, which will eventually drain out of air completely from normal brake usage. | |||