BENDIX TCH-008-033 プリント
Technical
Bulletin
Bulletin No: TCH-008-033-A
Effective Date: 2/1/00
Cancels: NA
Page: 1 of 1
Subject:
TRAILER SYSTEM-GUARD
™
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT
Bendix
®
Commercial Vehicle Systems has determined that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in
the Trailer System-Guard Air Dryer. A product recall has been issued.
The defect is that the retaining bolts for the reed valve covers on either end of the Trailer System-Guard air dryer
may crack, causing the bolt heads to come off. If this occurs, the trailer can lose service braking and/or the trailer
parking brakes can engage without warning. There have been no reports of any accidents or injuries.
may crack, causing the bolt heads to come off. If this occurs, the trailer can lose service braking and/or the trailer
parking brakes can engage without warning. There have been no reports of any accidents or injuries.
The Trailer System-Guard Air Dryer piece numbers below are to be removed and replaced with service piece
number 800765. These piece numbers will include a reinforcing strap over the reed valve cover and additional
mounting hardware (shown) that will isolate the Trailer System-Guard from the mounting surface to prevent
stress from being placed on the unit.
number 800765. These piece numbers will include a reinforcing strap over the reed valve cover and additional
mounting hardware (shown) that will isolate the Trailer System-Guard from the mounting surface to prevent
stress from being placed on the unit.
Obsolete
New Service
Trailer System-Guard
Replacement
New O.E.
Pc. Nos.
Date Code
Pc. No.
Pc. No.
5006050 & 800676
J2199T thru A0700T
800765
5007786
When installing the new air dryer it is important to follow the Installation Instruction Sheet (S-1279) included
with the product to assure proper installation.
with the product to assure proper installation.
Do not attempt to modify the existing air dryer or install the mounting hardware kit on the old Trailer System-
Guard.
Guard.
Return any old versions of the Trailer System-Guard to your distributor, dealer or service plant. If further
assistance is needed regarding the product recall contact the Bendix
assistance is needed regarding the product recall contact the Bendix
®
Trailer System-Guard
Call Center at
1-800-478-1793.
Trailer System-
Guard Air
Dryer
Guard Air
Dryer
Reed Cover Strap
Grommets
Mounting Stud
Locknut
Washer
Frame
Rail
Rail
Reed Cover
Bolt & Washer
Bolt & Washer