Bendix TR-3 Valve 101450: Service brakes

Affects Bendix TR-3 Valve 101450 · — — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

If the defective valve causes the brakes to drag and overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.

What to do

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.

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