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Technical Bulletin

Bulletin No: TCH-003-048 Effective Date: 10/4/05 Cancels: N/A Page: 1 of 3

Subject: Flood Damage: Bendix Recommended Procedure for Trailer and

Dolly Control Systems that may have been Submerged.

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AIR BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTION

In all other cases where the trailer or components

have been submerged in fresh water, the

recommended steps depend upon what is found

during the following inspections. If the vehicle was

in a coastal area and you are not certain whether

the water submergence was by fresh water or salt

(sea) water, our recommendation is to follow the

guidelines for salt water submergence above. A

separate section in this Bulletin covers inspections

for the ABS system.

While it is not the scope of this Bulletin to address

anything beyond the air brake control system of the

trailer and dolly, as a useful first step, Bendix

Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC recommends that

a thorough power-washing of the trailer and dolly,

including the foundation brakes, will assist the

technician in determining the condition of the vehicle

components. Follow usual chassis re-lubrication

measures (including re-greasing of slack adjusters)

after power-washing.

Since water and contaminants could have passed

into the air brake system through unprotected

gladhands, thoroughly inspect the gladhands and

the supply and control hoses to determine if any liquid

or solid contaminants are present.

If evidence of water or contamination is found

in either control or supply hoses, go to Section

A below.

If there is no obvious evidence of water or

contamination, mark and remove the connectors

at the first valve in the system from the front. Inspect

the valve for water and contaminants. Carefully use

air pressure to blow air through the hoses and watch

for evidence of water or contamination. CAUTION:

Take all necessary precautions for safety of the

technician and others in the work area during

this procedure, including use of appropriate

eye protection.

If evidence of water or contamination is found,

go to Section A below.

Continue to inspect all the valves in the air brake

system, removing one service and control hose from

each of the valves and inspect to determine if there

is evidence of water or contamination. If evidence

of water or contamination is found, follow the

instructions under Section A.

This Bulletin provides a recommended procedure for the inspection and (where possible) reconditioning of

the air brake control system components on a trailer or dolly that has been submerged in flood waters.

CAUTION: Take all appropriate safety measures when working in conditions where hazardous

waste, etc. may be present, including appropriate eye protection, gloves and masks. See the

General Precautions section at the end of this Bulletin for recommended standard maintenance safety

practices for normal conditions.

SALT (SEA) WATER IMMERSION

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC recommends immediate replacement

all trailer or dolly pneumatic air brake valves that have been submerged in

salt (sea) water to avoid any immediate or future operational issues as a result of

internal corrosion. Due to the extremely corrosive nature of salt water and the inherent

removal of valve lubrication, sudden and premature valve malfunction can result. Vehicle

components recommended to be replaced include air reservoir(s), relay valves, spring

brake valves, ABS relay-modulators and brake actuators. If the air brake components

are being replaced, there is no need to conduct the Air Brake System Inspections below,

instead go to the sections for ABS System inspections and also the “General” heading

for steps in restoring the vehicle to service.

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Technical BulletinBulletin No: TCH-003-048 Effective Date: 10/4/05 Cancels: N/A Page: 1 of 3Subject: Flood Damage: Bendix Recommended Procedure for Tr

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Bulletin No: TCH-003-048 Effective Date: 10/4/05 Cancels: N/A Page: 2 of 3If no evidence of water or contamination is found inany of the valves or hos

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