Defect Description For Recall
Miles Electric Vehicles (Mev) Is Recalling 104 My 2008 Xs40St Low Speed Trucks. Manufacturing And Assembly Inconsistencies With The Brake Tee And Assembly Under-Torquing Or Over-Torquing Of The Bleeder Screws Have Produced Instances Of Visible Brake Fluid Seepage At The Brake Tee And At The Bleeder Screws.
Make Of Vehicle
MILES
Model Of Vehicle
XS40ST
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V479000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
The Driver May Experience Reduced Brake Performance When Applying And Maintaining Force On The Brake Pedal And, Over Time, The Capacity To Brake Will Gradually Deteriorate, Forcing The Driver To Use Higher Than Expected Forces. Continued Loss Of Brake Fluid Above Certain Amounts Would Lead To The Brake Being Inoperative, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Brake System And Replace The Brake Tees. If Necessary, Wheel Calipers Or Wheel Cylinders Will Be Replaced. The Recall Began On November 8, 2008. Owners May Contact Mev At 1-310-390-4890.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Miles Electric Vehicles
Start Of Manufacture
20080101
End Of Manufacture
20080331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
104
Date Owners Notified
20081107
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Miles Electric Vehicles
Date Report Received
20080922