| Make : WESTERN | Model : ALPINE COACH | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 19980930 - 20000720 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V243000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20041116 | Date Received by ODI: 20020909 | Date Added to Database: 20020917 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WESTERN RV, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSAR 1055 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 254 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES (36', 38' AND 40") BUILT WITH BOSCH TWO-PISTON PIN-SLIDE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE BRAKE CALIPERS CAN HANG-UP ON ANY OR ALL WHEELS. |
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Consequence:
DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE COMPONENTS CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZOPS DISC BRAKE CLIPERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN RV AT 1-509-457-4133. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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