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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V414📅 Aug 20, 2008

2004 Newmar Essex recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Newmar is recalling 1 my 2004 Essex diesel pusher motor home built on a freightliner 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

Newmar is working with daimler trucks and bendix to repair this vehicle (please see 07V302 and 07E037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected SR-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V414000
Manufacturer
NEWMAR CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 11, 2008
Built
Mar 31, 2003 – Apr 8, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V414 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V414?

2004 Newmar Essex. 1 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Newmar dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.