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.
Newell Coach Corp. – SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE/BENDIX
| Report Received Date | 08/31/2007 |
| NHTSA ID | 07V397000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 63 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=07V397000) |
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