2007 NEWELL MOTOR HOME RECALL - #07V397000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2007 NEWELL MOTOR HOME |
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| Manufacturer |
NEWELL COACH CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/2006 - 8/8/2007 |
| Recalled on |
8/31/2007 |
| Influenced by |
NEWELL COACH CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/17/2007 |
| # Affected |
63 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES 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. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD DELAY OR FAIL TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
BENDIX IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE (07E-037). BENDIX WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE REPAIR KIT FOR THE AFFECTED SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENDIX AT 440-329-9000 OR NEWELL COACH AT 1-888-963-9355. |
| 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 |
2007 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2007 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP
2007 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM, SPRINGS/BAGS
2007 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for EQUIPMENT
2007 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for VISIBILITY, SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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