Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PREVOST
Model Of Vehicle
X3-45
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
07V371000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
This Could Cause Delay Or Failure In Applying The Parking Brakes Which Could Result In A Vehicle Roll Away, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Prevost Is Working With Bendix To Repair These Vehicles (Please See 07E037). 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 14, 2007. Owners May Contact Bendix At 1-440-329-9000 Or Prevost At 1-418-831-2046.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20051001
End Of Manufacture
20070630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
686
Date Owners Notified
20070914
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070820
Make Campaign Number
SR07-11