NHTSA recall 09V380000
Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve
Entegra 42 RB and 1 more
The defect
Entegra coach IS recalling model year 2009-2010 motorhomes equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
The risk
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Entegra IS working with spartan and will inspect and replace all affected qrvs free of charge. please also see spartan's defect report 09v-184. the safety recall began on october 12, 2009. owners may contact spartan at 800-543-4277 and entegra at -800-945-4787.