Rockwell, Wabco Air Dryer: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Date

Feb. 16, 1995

Filed by

Rockwell International

Vehicles

Rockwell, Wabco Air Dryer (years not listed)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Arvinmeritor Automotive

Component

Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Description of the defect

Air System blockage in The Air Dryer occurs degrading The moisture removing capabilities of The Dryer when The Vehicle is operated in a cold environment And moisture accumulates And freezes in The Air Dryer or in The Line between The Dryer And The Air System reservoir. The Air Dryer Can become Over pressurized causing The Air Dryer cartridge to separate from The mounting base.

Potentially affected

90100

What can happen

If The Air Dryer separates from The base, The cartridgecan separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.

Remedy

Dealers will Equip Air Systems with a Pressure relief Valve to be located between The Compressor And The Air Dryer. This Pressure relief Valve is intended to vent if excessive Pressure develops in The Air Dryer.

Recall notes

System: Brakes;Air Dryer.Equipment description: System saver 1000 And System saver Twin Air dryers.note: if Your Vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon Service date And The remedy is not provided Free of Charge within a reasonable Time, contact Rockwell Wabco at 1-800-535-5560.ALSO contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Auto Safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Owner notification date

March 6, 1995

Recall type

E (equipment)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

95E003000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.