NHTSA Recall 06V243000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V243000; Date: Jul. 11, 2006
The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Prevost H3-41; 2006 Prevost H3-45; 2007 Prevost Xlii-45e
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:air
Manufactured by: Prevost Cars, Inc.
Affected Units:: 9
Recall Summary:
On certain motor coaches equipped with bendix sr-7 brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. If the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2006. Owners may contact prevost at 418-831-2046.
Recall Notes:
Prevost recall no. Sr-06-10. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 5, 2006
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