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2008 GULF STREAM INDEPENDENCE Recall - Campaign #09V245000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2008 GULF STREAM INDEPENDENCE RECALL - #09V245000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 15 MOTORHOMES 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.

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Vehicle 2008 GULF STREAM INDEPENDENCE
Manufacturer GULF STREAM COACH, INC.
Manufactured between 6/6/2002 - 6/11/2007
Recalled on 7/1/2009
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 5/1/2009
# Affected 15
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
 
Description GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 15 MOTORHOMES 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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
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 .
See also 2008 GULF STREAM INDEPENDENCE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

2008 GULF STREAM INDEPENDENCE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2008 GULF STREAM INDEPENDENCE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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