NHTSA recall 07V290000
Parking brake
Autocar WX and 2 more
Reported Jul 5, 200726 vehicles affectedAUTOCAR, LLCMaker’s number A-0702Built Feb 24, 2006 – Jun 9, 2007
The defect
On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles 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 delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers 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 autocar at 765-489-5499.