NHTSA Recall 07V397000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V397000; Date: Aug. 31, 2007
This could delay or fail to apply the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Newell Motor Home; 2007 Newell Motor Home; 2008 Newell Motor Home
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Newell Coach Corp.
Affected Units:: 63
Recall Summary:
On certain motor homes 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:
Bendix is handling the remedy for this campaign please see (07e-037). 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 17, 2007. Owners may contact bendix at 440-329-9000 or newell coach at 1-888-963-9355.
Recall Notes:
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 17, 2007
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