Defect Description For Recall
Fleetwood Is Recalling 509 My 2001-2008 Class A Motor Homes 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.
Make Of Vehicle
FLEETWOOD
Model Of Vehicle
FLAIR
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
09V198000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Necessary Components Free Of Charge. Workhorse Is Handling The Remedy For This Campaign Please See 09V-110. The Manufacturer Has Not Yet Provided An Owner Notification Schedule. Owners May Contact Workhorse At 1-877-246-7731. Workhorse Will Conduct The Owner And Dealer Notification.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
509
Date Owners Notified
20090501
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Date Report Received
20090602