Safety Recall NHTSA · 80E015000 Reported July 17, 1980

Brakes:air systems:valve:foot control

Bendix Home Systems, Inc. · Service Brakes, Air · 1,579 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
80E015000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
1,579
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 17, 1980

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles, the lugs that attach the treadle pivot shaft mounting plate to the foot valve may be cracked. Failure of the lugs could lead to treadle separation.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace defective mounting plate and lugs, without charge.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bendix Home Systems, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 80E015000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 80E015000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 80E015000?

NHTSA recall 80E015000 was issued by Bendix Home Systems, Inc. on July 17, 1980. It addresses: Brakes:air systems:valve:foot control. The recall affects approximately 1,579 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bendix Home Systems, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 80E015000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.