NHTSA Recall 09V206000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V206000; Date: Jun. 10, 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:
2003 Airstream 355XL; 2004 Airstream 355XL; 2005 Airstream 355XL; 2003 Airstream 35XL; 2004 Airstream 35XL; 2005 Airstream 35XL
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Airstream, Inc.
Affected Units:: 6
Recall Summary:
Airstream is recalling 6 my 2003-2006 35xl, and 355xl motor homes equipped with axles that include bosch 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 and owner notification for this campaign please see 09v-110. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
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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