NHTSA Recall 09V186000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V186000; Date: May. 28, 2009
The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Winnebago 222QD; 2001 Winnebago Sightseer; 2002 Winnebago Sightseer; 2003 Winnebago Sightseer; 2004 Winnebago Sightseer; 2005 Winnebago Sightseer; 2006 Winnebago Sightseer; 2007 Winnebago Sightseer; 2008 Winnebago Sightseer; 2009 Winnebago Sightseer
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 0
Recall Summary:
Winnebago is recalling vehicles equipped with axles that include bosh zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: May 1, 2009
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