Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motor Coaches Equipped With Bendix Sr-7 Brake Valves, The Check Valve Inside The Valve Cavity May Not Properly Set, Causing Internal Air Leakage. If The Check Valve Does Not Properly Seat, The Resulting Leakage Can Cause 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
XLII-45E
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
06V243000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional:Air
Effect Of Defect
The Delayed Parking Brake Application Can Occur Without Warning, Leading To Unintended Vehicle Rollaway Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Valves And Replace It Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 5, 2006. Owners May Contact Prevost At 418-831-2046.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060501
End Of Manufacture
20060630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9
Date Owners Notified
20061005
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060711
Make Campaign Number
SR-06-10