2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE RECALL - #09V217000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NEWMAR IS RECALLING 2,578 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. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Vehicle |
2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE |
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Manufacturer |
NEWMAR CORPORATION |
Manufactured between |
7/24/2000 - 3/18/2009 |
Recalled on |
6/11/2009 |
Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
Owners Notified on |
5/1/2009 |
# Affected |
2,578 |
Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
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Description |
NEWMAR IS RECALLING 2,578 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. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER. |
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 |
2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE Recall for EQUIPMENT
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