NHTSA Recall 07V371000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V371000; Date: Aug. 20, 2007
This could cause delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Prevost H3-41; 2007 Prevost H3-41; 2006 Prevost H3-45; 2007 Prevost H3-45; 2006 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2007 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2006 Prevost X3-45; 2007 Prevost X3-45; 2006 Prevost Xlii-45; 2007 Prevost Xlii-45; 2006 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer; 2007 Prevost Xlii-45e
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Prevost Cars, Inc.
Affected Units:: 686
Recall Summary:
On certain motor coaches equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
How to Fix:
Prevost is working with bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07e037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2007. Owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or prevost at 1-418-831-2046.
Recall Notes:
Prevost recall no. Sr07-11. Customers may 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: Sep 14, 2007
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