2003 NEWELL MOTOR HOME RECALL - #07V392000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : CHECK VALVE
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX PARKER CHECK VALVES, THE PARKER BRASS CHECK VALVE WHICH CONNECTS TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF THE BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CAN FAIL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 NEWELL MOTOR HOME |
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| Manufacturer |
NEWELL COACH CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/2003 - 8/8/2007 |
| Recalled on |
8/30/2007 |
| Influenced by |
NEWELL COACH CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/9/2007 |
| # Affected |
158 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX PARKER CHECK VALVES, THE PARKER BRASS CHECK VALVE WHICH CONNECTS TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF THE BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CAN FAIL. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON. THESE CONDITIONS CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY, BRAKE DRAG, OR IN THE CASE OF LOSS OF PRIMARY CIRCUIT, INABILITY TO MODULATE THE SPRING BRAKES. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRASS CHECK VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWELL COACH AT 1-888-963-9355 OR BENDIX AT1- 440-329-9000. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2003 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS, WATER HEATER
2003 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for STEERING
2003 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP
2003 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for VISIBILITY, SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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