Bendix E-10R, E-6 +4 more: Equipment

Affects Bendix E-10R, E-6, E-10, E-10PR, Plunger Kit, Treadle Assembly · — — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE BRAKING ABILITY AND/OR LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational