NHTSA Recall 08V414000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V414000; Date: Aug. 20, 2008
This could cause a delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Newmar Essex
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
Newmar is recalling 1 my 2004 essex diesel pusher motor home built on a freightliner chassis and 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:
Newmar is working with daimler trucks and bendix to repair this vehicle (please see 07v302 and 07e037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
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: Jan 11, 2008
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