Equipment recall 78E027000 · October 24, 1978
Bendix Bendix
The electronic controller contains a faulty electrical component, a diode, which may eventually cause brake failure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- The electronic controller contains a faulty electrical component, a diode, which may eventually cause brake failure. This could occur without warning.
- Remedy
- Suspect electronic controllers will be replaced without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle category: trucks, tractors, and trailers.system: service brakes; electronic controller, models EC1, EC2 and EC3.CONSEQUENCES of defect: loss of braking capability could result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: illumination of the brake warning light may not occur.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78E027000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 24, 1978
- Filed by
- BENDIX
- Owner notification
- August 31, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,488
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Bendix Bendix (model year not listed)
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