Bendix: equipment recalls
NHTSA lists 38 equipment recall campaigns for Bendix. NHTSA received the reports from 1978 to 2025. The campaigns have 1,587,591 units in total. The newest campaign is 25E078000. NHTSA received the report on 18 Nov 2025.
The defect, the consequence and the remedy on this page are the summaries in the NHTSA recall file. The file names the manufacturer that filed each recall report.
NHTSA recall file through .
Recall campaigns
38 campaigns, newest first. 1,587,591 units in total.
25E078000Received . 46 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Control Unit/Module
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU) part numbers K190048 and K163499. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0490.
Products named: Bendix EC80 Ecu.
Report filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SC0490. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25E077000Received . 46 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Control Unit/Module
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU) part numbers K163499 and K190048. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2513.
Products named: Bendix EC80 Ecu.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2513. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25E073000Received . 2,389 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Control Unit/Module
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU) part numbers K219877SC001, K219876SC001, K212565SC001, K168425SC000, K168424SC000, K168128R000, K168122R000, K271501R000, K271500R000, K16849SC000, K168421SC000, K168422SC000, K168423SC000, K209617SC000, K209615SC000, K212562SC000, and K212563SC000. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact Bendix Customer Service at 440-329-9000. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 24E086.
Products named: Bendix EC80 Ecu.
Report filed by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC.
25E048000Received . 5,668 units.
Parking Brake
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain Knorr-Bresme 22/24-57 brake chambers, with part number K068622 and K038830N00, sold as replacement parts for certain buses. The brake chamber may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A brake chamber air leak may cause the parking brake to partially apply or slow to release, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-800-247-2725.
Products named: Bendix Air Disc Brake Actuator; Bendix Air Disc Brake Actuator 2.
Report filed by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
24E086000Received . 744,246 units.
Electrical System / Software
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU) part numbers K168135, K163400, K168122, K168123, K168128, K168129, K179860, K203871, K220313, K163402, K163124, K168136, K210927, K210928, K210929, K219871, K219872, K219874, K220316, K168124, K194487, K194492, K211945, K211946, K212554, K212555, K250369, K250374, K271500, and K271501. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2024. Owners may contact Bendix Customer Service at 440-329-9000.
Products named: Bendix EC80 Ecu.
Report filed by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
24E034000Received . 1,769 units.
Parking Brake
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain Intellipark Park Valve Modules (PVM) with part numbers, K266604R000, K189349, K273523R000 and, K273520R000. The rubber ball seal in the PVM may fracture and cause a leak, which can result in park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the Intellipark PVM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-800-247-2725.
Products named: Bendix Intellipark.
Report filed by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
23E015000Received . 861 units.
Parking Brake
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain Intellipark Towing Park Brake Modules (PVM) with part number, K206667R000. The PVM may become stuck and fail to move into the park position when the park switch is activated.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A PVM that fails to move into park can cause a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will work with the vehicle manufacturers to replace the Intellipark PVM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-877-345-9526.
Products named: Bendix Intellipark.
Report filed by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
23E011000Received . 11,444 units.
Service Brakes, Air
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain Foot Brake Valve Assemblies, model Medium-Duty Vehicle Pedal A, with part number G901288. When the brake pedal is fully applied and then released rapidly, the pedal plunger that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may become disconnected, causing the brakes to fail.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle manufacturers will install a pedal restraint bracket, free of charge. Bendix notified the vehicle manufacturer on April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-877-345-9526.
Products named: Bendix Foot Brake Valve Assembly.
Report filed by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
22E033000Received . 835 units.
Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain Brake Lights, Model DCM-BB and part number 10049991. The connection between the brake pedal and brake light switch may bind, causing the brake lights to illuminate continuously, or fail to illuminate when the brake is applied.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Brake lights that do not operate as intended can cause confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will work with the vehicle manufacturer to provide replacement part kits, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2022. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-877-345-9526.
Products named: Bendix Brake Light Switch.
Report filed by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
21E070000Received . 489 units.
Parking Brake / Electrical / Control Module / Software
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain Intellipark Dash Electronic Control Units (DECU) with part number K183042R000. The DECU may fail to activate the parking brake, causing the vehicle to unintentionally move.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the software, or replace the DECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-877-345-9526.
Products named: Bendix Intellipark.
Report filed by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
21E015000Received . 2,090 units.
Equipment
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain SC-3 Single Check Valves, part number K094964. The retainer may not be properly seated in the retainer groove, causing an air leak within the brake system. As such, these check valves fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An air leak in the brake system can affect braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will notify vehicle manufacturers, and replace the SC-3 single check valves, free of charge. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-877-345-9526.
Products named: Bendix SC-3 Check Valve.
Report filed by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
20E092000Received . 1,701 units.
Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain SL-4 Brake Light Pressure switches with part numbers K101993, K101996, K108141, and K108142 manufactured between December 1, 2019 and January 31, 2020. When air pressure is supplied to the brake light switch it may leak, possibly causing the internal electrical contacts to become jammed.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Jammed electrical contacts in the brake light switch can cause the brake lights to remain illuminated, or fail to illuminate. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2021. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-877-345-9526.
Products named: Bendix SL4 Stop Light Switch.
Report filed by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
20E070000Received . 121 units.
Service Brakes
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain Bendix Pressure Switches, part number 4133101, sold as aftermarket parts. The plastic threads holding the two halves of the pressure switch may strip when the switch is pressurized, resulting in an air leak which, if severe enough, can cause the air system to lose pressure when the brakes are applied. Failure of the front and rear brake switches will also result in a loss of brake light functionality.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
As a result of a pressure switch air leak, the braking distance may be diminished and/or the parking brake may automatically engage. If the vehicle is equipped with an affected brake switch on both the front and the rear brakes and both parts fail, the brake lights may not operate. These conditions may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Oshkosh will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pressure valve, and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began September 30, 2020. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
Products named: Bendix Pressure Switch.
Report filed by Oshkosh Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
19E030000Received . 17,050 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain ADB22X Air Disc Brake Calipers sold for use on school buses. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will notify the school bus manufacturers that purchased the brake calipers. Dealers for those manufacturers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2019. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-877-345-9526.
Products named: Bendix ADB22X.
Report filed by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
16E045000Received . 194,410 units.
Parking Brake
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Bendix SR-5.
Report filed by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
15E083000Received . 259 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Meritor EX225L2, EX225L+, and Bendix ADB22X axles manufactured December 9, 2013, to August 25, 2015. The affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles. The vehicle manufacturers will notify owners, and their dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
Products named: Meritor EX225L+ Axle Assembly; Bendix ADB22X Axle Assembly; Meritor EX225L2 Brakes.
Report filed by Meritor, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
15E021000Received . 1,003 units.
Service Brakes
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain TR-3 Inversion Air Brake Valves, part number 101450, manufactured February 6, 2014, to October 15, 2014. The bodies of the affected inversion valves may have incorrect dimensions, possibly causing the brakes to drag and overheat.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the defective valve causes the brakes to drag and overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers who will notify their vehicle owners. Bendix will provide a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2015. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-800-247-2725 and select Option 1 for Customer Service.
Products named: Bendix TR-3 Valve 101450.
Report filed by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
12E020000Received . 1,284 units.
Equipment
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix commercial vehicle systems, LLC (bendix) is recalling certain brake valves, treadle assemblies, and/or plunger kits sold as aftermarket replacement equipment and sold and installed as original equipment to various vehicle manufacturers. The brake valve plunger may fracture during brake application, resulting in reduced brake pedal angle and travel. This condition may limit the driver’s ability to deliver full pressure from the foot brake valve. There is also a potential that the brake plunger could become lodged and not allow release of the service brakes.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could reduce braking ability and/or lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will notify owners of the aftermarket equipment and will provide a free remedy. Bendix is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject brake valves, treadle assemblies, and plunger kits, free of charge. The safety recall began during june 2012. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or bendix at 1-440-329-9386.
Products named: Bendix E-10R; Bendix E-6; Bendix E-10; Bendix E-10PR; Bendix Plunger Kit; Bendix Treadle Assembly.
Report filed by BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
12E001000Received . 130,440 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix is recalling certain atr-6 traction relay valves produced from december 2, 2010, through january 18, 2012. The valves were sold as aftermarket service parts and installed as original equipment by various vehicle manufacturers. Due to a design modification, in extremely cold conditions, internal leakage can potentially develop, resulting in pressure being delivered to the affected service brake circuit.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If pressure is delivered to the service brake circuits, intermittent or continued brake application may occur without warning and possibly without illuminating the brake lights. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will notify owners who purchased the affected atr-6 traction relay valves as aftermarket parts. Vehicle manufacturers will notify their owners. Bendix will provide a remedy free of charge. A temporary fix is available while the manufacturer develops a permanent remedy. The permanent remedy has been developed and parts will begin to be available by may 7, 2012. Owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or their vehicle manufacturer.
Products named: Bendix Atr-6 Traction Relay Valv.
Report filed by BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11E011000Received . 64 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters / Automatic
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix is recalling certain gunite automatic slack adjusters manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011, repackaged as bendix brand, part numbers 974294, 974296, 977142, and 977143, and sold for use as aftermarket equipment to paccar parts distributors. One slack adjuster was sold to a mack distributor. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the slack adjuster housing were to break, the wheel brake to which the slack adjuster is attached would no longer function, causing the vehicle to have reduced braking capacity and, if mounted on the steer axle, the vehicle could pull to one side, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will notify owners of record and gunite will replace any affected slack adjusters free of charge. The safety recall began on april 4, 2011. Owners may contact gunite at 1-812-962-5000 or bendix at 1-440-329-9000.
Products named: Bendix Automatic Slack Adjuster.
Report filed by BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
08E047000Received . 181 units.
Service Brakes, Air
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix is working with the vehicle manufacturers to recall 353 bendix t-14 service brake chambers used on some bendix adb22x air disc brakes to be installed on steer axles of some trucks. The lubricant used as an assembly aid for the t-14 service chambers does not evaporate as intended and can migrate between the pushrod base and the rubber diaphragm. This can cause the pushrod base to become misaligned and lodged in the chamber body after a brake application, resulting in the brake not fully releasing.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a brake on the steer axle remains partially applied, vehicle steering ability and stability can beaffected on slippery road surfaces, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. The affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. The recall began on july 22, 2008. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or bendix toll-free at 1-866-610-9709.
Products named: Bendix ADB22X.
Report filed by BENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE LLC.
08E018000Received . 1,457 units.
Parking Brake / Conventional / Air
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix is recalling 1,457 mv-3 dash control valves manufactured from january 3 through january 22, 2008. Some of the units were sold for oem applications on new motor vehicles and some were sold for aftermarket replacement equipment. An incorrect core pin in the injection mold of the molded valve body was used causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve seat area. This condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing a reduced ability for modulating the emergency brakes.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will provide a remedy without charge for all affected mv-3 valves. Bendix will notify vehicle manufacturers immediately. Owners may contact bendix at 440-329-9000.
Products named: Bendix MV-3; Bendix Dash Control Valve.
Report filed by BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
07E038000Received . 156,140 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain parker brass 90 degree single check valves which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve sold as original equipment and also sold separately as p/n 5010889. After prolonged use of the parker scv, the valve body retainer may become excessively worn and eventually break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. These conditions can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway, brake drag, or in the case of loss of primary circuit, inability to modulate the spring brakes.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will notify the owners of the aftermarket replacement equipment and the vehicle manufacturers who will notify their owners. Bendix will repair the affected valves free of charge. The recall began on july 24, 2007. Owners may contact bendix at 440-329-9000.
Products named: Bendix Parker SCV.
Report filed by BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
07E037000Received . 159,294 units.
Parking Brake
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves manufactured between november 4, 2005, and april 17, 2007, installed as original equipment for certain school and transit buses and heavy trucks also sold as replacement equipment. Due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. The valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition will result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning, possibly leading to unintended vehicle rollaway which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will notify the owners of the aftermarket replacement equipment and the vehicle manufacturers will notify their owners. Bendix will repair the affected valves free of charge. The recall began on july 24, 2007. Owners may contact bendix at 440-329-9000.
Products named: Bendix SR-7.
Report filed by BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
06E051000Received . 15,239 units.
Parking Brake / Conventional / Air
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves manufactured between april 1 and may 24, 2006, installed as original equipment for heavy trucks and sold as aftermarket replacement equipment. The check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly seat, causing internal air leakage. This can cause a delay in the application of the spring brake to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will notify the owners of the aftermarket replacement equipment and the vehicle manufacturers will notify owners and will repair the vehicle free of charge. The recall for the aftermarket replacement equipment began on june 8, 2006. Owners may contact bendix at 440-329-9000.
Products named: Bendix SR-7.
Report filed by BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
04E039000Received . 9,585 units.
Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights / Switch
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix sl4 stop light switches manufactured between january 1 and august 31, 2003. Improper lubrication was applied to the piston mechanism.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This lack of proper lubrication can cause the switch to stick, resulting in the vehicle stop lamps staying illuminated or failing to extinguish promptly. If the stop lamps fail to preform as designed, a vehicle crash could be the result.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will notify its customers and provide a free remedy. The recall september 21, 2004. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793.
Products named: Bendix SL4 Stop Light Switch.
Report filed by BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
03E043000Received . 28,508 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ECU) used or installed on towed vehicles such as trailers and dollies and also sold as aftermarket replacement equipment. These units were sold from august 7, 2000, through september 22, 2003. If the trailer-mounted ABS warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ECU that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted ABS warning lamp may eventually become thermally stressed and experience an electrical short.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the power switch shorts, it can result in an over-current condition in the ECU and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will notify its customers and will provide a remedy to owners free of charge. Owner notification began january 6, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix recall assistance center at 1-800-478-1793.
Products named: Bendix EC-30T Ecu.
Report filed by BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
02E057000Received . 2,940 units.
Service Brakes, Air
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
The metal end plate can become a hazardous projectile, possibly causing severe personal injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Bendix AD-2 Air Dryer.
Report filed by BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
02E048002Received . 316 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Controls / Hand Control/Valve
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings, part nos. 109798, 5000578, 5000751, 5000752, 5000755, 5001225, 5002409, 5011296 and 5009344 (original equipment) and 109389, 5000580, 109409, 109445, and 5008575 (aftermarket) for installation or use on new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment manufactured between april 23 and may 22, 2002. The delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the molding process.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Such blockage may slow the delivery and exhaust of air to and from the trailer brakes when they are operated by this hand-operated trailer control valve.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will replace the valves free of charge. Owner notification began july 1, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 440-329-9000.
Products named: Bendix Trailer Control Valve.
Report filed by BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
02E037000Received . 154 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix puraguard dl discharge line oil coalescing air filter, part numbers 5010287 (original equipment) and 801290 (aftermarket) manufactured from february 2, 2001, through april 18, 2002. Under certain extreme conditions, the oil collected in the puraguard dl can be exposed to tempatures in the discharge line of the air compressor that exceed the ignition point of the oil.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
These conditions can promote the risk of a fire in the puraguard dl product, possibly resulting in serious injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will notify its customers and will remove and replace the puraguard dl unit with a new air compressor discharge line. Owner notification is expected to begin during august 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix recall assistance center at 800-478-1793.
Products named: Air Filter; Bendix Puraguard DL.
Report filed by BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
02E022000Received . 60,875 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bendix brand name trailer spring brake control valve assembly known as sr-2, sr-4, and sr-5 trailer spring brake (sr-2/4/50 valve assemblies manufactured from march 1, 2000, through april 30, 2001. The molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (i/e valve) component of the affected sr02/4/5/ can separate from the valve's metal insert. Air can be trapped by a separated i/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition can result in the affected vehicles being unable to apply the trailer parking/emergency spring brakes during parking in the event of a trailer supply line failure. Unintended rollaway could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death to the vehicle occupant or any bystanders.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will notify its customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin during april 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 440-329-9000.
Products named: Bendix SR-5; Bendix Trailer Spring Brake; Bendix SR-4; Bendix SR-2.
Report filed by BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
00E041001Received . 10,822 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Wheel Speed Sensor
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Equipment description: bendix ABS electronic control unit (ECU) sensor wires, part no. Ec-17-1030r sold as service parts. There have been reports of unwanted temporary ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could cause the air ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix has notified its distributors/dealers and will provide a replacement ECU assembly free of charge.
Products named: Bendix EC-17-1030R Ecu.
Report filed by BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
00E002000Received . 6,053 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Equipment 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, in the NHTSA record
The 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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bendix will replace the trailer air dryers without charge.
Products named: Bendix Trailer System Guard.
Report filed by BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
94E027000Received . 2,574 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Control Unit/Module
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The rubber seat on the armature of the solenoids can swell causing the normally open inlet solenoid to restrict or block the trailer service brake control air pressure passage.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Restriction causes reduced trailer service brakingaction. Blockage causes complete loss of trailer service braking action. Thereis no warning of the deterioration of the trailer service brakes, which canresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the mc-12 solenoids.
Products named: Bendix MC-12.
Report filed by ALLIED SIGNAL TRUCK BRAKE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
89E029000Received . 4,054 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Controls / Foot Control/Valve
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The snap ring can come out causing the valve tomalfunction and apply the truck's brake system without warning; this couldresult in loss of control and a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace misassembled valves.
Products named: Bendix E-12.
Report filed by ALLIED AUTOMOTIVE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
84E015000Received . 117 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Chamber
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Clamp holding the two halves of the parking brake chamber may come loose or detach.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Complete replacement of brake components.
Products named: Bendix.
Report filed by IVECO TRUCK OF N.A., INC..
80E015000Received . 1,579 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Controls / Foot Control/Valve
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace defective mounting plate and lugs, without charge.
Products named: Bendix.
Report filed by BENDIX. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
78E027000Received . 11,488 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Control Unit/Module
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The electronic controller contains a faulty electrical component, a diode, which may eventually cause brake failure. This could occur without warning.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Suspect electronic controllers will be replaced without charge to owner.
Products named: Bendix.
Report filed by BENDIX. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Counts
| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 21 |
| Parking Brake | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 |
Products in the campaigns
The product names in the NHTSA file.
- EC80 Ecu4
- Intellipark3
- ADB22X2
- SL4 Stop Light Switch2
- SR-52
- SR-72
- AD-2 Air Dryer1
- ADB22X Axle Assembly1
- Air Disc Brake Actuator1
- Air Disc Brake Actuator 21
- Atr-6 Traction Relay Valv1
- Automatic Slack Adjuster1
- Brake Light Switch1
- Dash Control Valve1
- E-101
- E-10PR1
- E-10R1
- E-121
- E-61
- EC-17-1030R Ecu1
- EC-30T Ecu1
- Foot Brake Valve Assembly1
- MC-121
- MV-31
- Parker SCV1
- Plunger Kit1
- Pressure Switch1
- Puraguard DL1
- SC-3 Check Valve1
- SR-21
The list shows 30 of 36 product names.
Official channels
- NHTSA recall lookupNHTSA shows the recalls of a child seat, a tire or equipment by brand and model.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
Cite this page
Recall Register. Bendix: equipment recalls. https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/bendix/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
Manufacturers in the recall file: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC; BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS.; BENDIX; ALLIED AUTOMOTIVE.
The brand is the make that NHTSA records for the campaign. A campaign that names 2 brands is on the page of each brand. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- Which Bendix products do the campaigns name?
- The NHTSA records have 36 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is:
EC80 Ecu
- How many units does a Bendix equipment campaign have?
- The median Bendix campaign has 2,389 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.
- Which component do the Bendix campaigns name most often?
- Service Brakes, Air, in 21 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.