NHTSAGeneral Alert
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC - Air Leak in Brake Chamber
Published: August 1, 2025Recall ID: 25E048000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A brake chamber air leak may cause the parking brake to partially apply or slow to release, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain Knorr-Bresme 22/24-57 brake chambers, with part number K068622 and K038830N00, sold as replacement parts for certain buses. The brake chamber may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
Affected Products
Air Leak in Brake Chamber
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Air Leak in Brake Chamber |
| Nhtsa id | 25E048000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E048000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC |
| Defect summary | Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain Knorr-Bresme 22/24-57 brake chambers, with part number K068622 and K038830N00, sold as replacement parts for certain buses. The brake chamber may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak. |
| Completion rate | 0.00 |
| Corrective action | Bendix will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-800-247-2725. |
| Consequence summary | A brake chamber air leak may cause the parking brake to partially apply or slow to release, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. |
| Potentially affected | 5668 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |