Recall 19E030000: Service Brakes, Air, Disc

NHTSA recall 19E030000 · announced April 18, 2019 · Bendix · 17,050 units affected

The problem

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain ADB22X Air Disc Brake Calipers sold for use on school buses. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

The risk

The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of fire.

What to do

Bendix will notify the school bus manufacturers that purchased the brake calipers. Dealers for those manufacturers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2019. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-877-345-9526.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.