9999 BENDIX TRAILER CONTROL VALVE Recall

Campaign:: 02E048002 on 11/25/2002
Component:: Service brakes, air:controls:hand control
Affected:: 316
Defect:: 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:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

9999 BENDIX TRAILER CONTROL VALVE TSBs (2)

Bulletin:: SD-03-813
Component:: 041200 service brakes, air:controls:hand control
Summary:: Bendix: a hand operated control brake valve featuring graduated air pressure control, works independent of tractor brakes. its steering column mounted within reach of driver. linkage rod is connected to operating handle which is remote o
Bulletin:: SD-03-4020
Component:: 160000 structure
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