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Bendix Parking Brake recall
Recalled May 17, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16E045000 · Bendix
Description
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain SR-5 Trailer Spring Brake Valves manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 4, 2016. These brake valves were improperly machined without a radius on the internal check valve seat, causing a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
What to do
Bendix will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. Bendix issued an interim notification on June 17, 2016. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-800-247-2725.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →