Bendix Trailer System Guard

Model Trailer System Guard made by Bendix got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .

Model 9999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
00E002000BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS.from 09/21/1999 to 01/07/2000E (Equipment)605301/24/2000MFRBENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC01/24/200001/27/2000
Defect SummaryEquipment description: air brake system air dryers. the retaining bolts for the reed covers on either end of the trailer air dryer may crack causing the bolt heads to come off.
Consequence SummaryThe air brake system can leak air out from the air dryer causing a low air warning buzzer and eventually the trailer parking brakes coming to full apply or the trailer's parking brakes can engage without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryBendix will replace the trailer air dryers without charge.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin january 27, 2000.owners are instructed to contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 to receive a replacement unit.if owners do not receive a replacement unit free of charge within a reasonable time should contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-to-dot (1-888-327-4236).