Recall Notice 2006-2008 Newells

[fulltiming]

Report Date : October 9, 2007 at 02:36 AM
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 07V397000
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
NEWELL / MOTOR HOME 2006-2008
Manufacturer : NEWELL COACH CORP.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V397000 Mfr's Report Date : AUG 28, 2007
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 63
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES 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.
Consequence:
THIS COULD DELAY OR FAIL TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 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.
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[JohnC]

All,

There are actually two Bendix recalls presently underway, and letters to all affected coach owners were mailed last month.

The recall for the Parker/Bendix check valve affects coaches 703 - 1244 while the SR-7 rubber modulating valves affects only coaches 796 through 1244.

Newell has the replacement parts in stock and the repair should take less then 30 minutes. The service brakes are not affected, but vehicle roll away is possible after setting the park brake, if either of the check valves should fail.

If you have any questions, please call me at 888-3NEWELL or 918 542 5582 ext 270

John Clark

[fulltiming]

Thanks for the additional information John. All companies have recalls and as usual, Newell seems to be out in front in handling the situation promptly and with parts available quickly.

One of the advantages of this type forum is the exchange of information that makes our coaches easier to maintain and operate and more pleasurable in which to tour. Having company representatives that provide trustworthy information is an feature that sets this site apart from other websites.