BENDIX TCH-008-033 User Manual

Technical Bulletin

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Bulletin No: TCH-008-033-A Effective Date: 2/1/00 Cancels: NA Page: 1 of 1

Subject:

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.

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.

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.

Do not attempt to modify the existing air dryer or install the mounting hardware kit on the old Trailer System­Guard.

TRAILER SYSTEM-GUARD™ PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT

Grommets

Mounting Stud

Locknut

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
1-800-478-1793.

Washer

Frame
Rail

Reed Cover Strap

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Trailer System-Guard Call Center at

Trailer System­Guard Air
Dryer

Reed Cover
Bolt & Washe