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Recall 07V-448: 2007–2008 Country Coach MPV

COUNTRY COACH INC recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Sep 25, 2007, covering about 15 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-448
Report date
Sep 25, 2007
Vehicles affected
15
Owners notified
Oct 25, 2007

The problem

On certain motor homes built on prevost chassis and 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.

The risk

This could cause a delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Country coach is working with prevost and bendix to repair these vehicles (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 began on october 25, 2007. Owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000, prevost at 1-418-831-2046, or country coach at 1-800-547-8015.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerCOUNTRY COACH INC
ComponentParking Brake
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V448000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Country Coach MPV2007, 2008All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 07V-448?

On certain motor homes built on prevost chassis and 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.

How is recall 07V-448 fixed?

Country coach is working with prevost and bendix to repair these vehicles (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 began on october 25, 2007. Owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000, prevost at 1-418-831-2046, or country coach at 1-800-547-8015.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.