Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC in 2002. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 7, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BENDIX/AIR DRYERS

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.

NHTSA ID: 02E057000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,940

Consequence Summary:

THE METAL END PLATE CAN BECOME A HAZARDOUS PROJECTILE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 20, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BENDIX/HAND-OPERATED TRAILE CONTROL VALVE

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.

NHTSA ID: 02E048002

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 316

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 14, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BENDIX/PURAGUARD DL AIR FILTER

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.

NHTSA ID: 02E037000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 154

Consequence Summary:

THESE CONDITIONS CAN PROMOTE THE RISK OF A FIRE IN THE PURAGUARD DL PRODUCT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 10, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BENDIX/TRAILER SPRING BRAKES

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.

NHTSA ID: 02E022000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 60,875

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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