Bendix Atr-6 Traction Relay Valv — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
Published January 27, 2012 · Recall initiated: January 27, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12E001000, published January 27, 2012. Recalling firm: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC; Bendix Atr-6 Traction Relay Valv — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BENDIX
- Model
- ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALV
- Manufacturer
- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC
- Lot
- BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALV
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Bendix Atr-6 Traction Relay Valv — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12E001000 on January 27, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BENDIX. Model: ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALV.