WCC Safety Recall 50901-C ∙ “Updated” Interim Notice ∙ Dec 09

[DriVer]

I have taken the liberty to upload a copy of the May 2009 Interim Notice for those folks that are on the road and might not have access to their snail mail as quickly as the rest of us....
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[DriVer]

Here is a copy of the "Glove Box Card" that was enclosed in the Interim Notice envelope. You can click on the image and it will take you to my "Brochures & Documents Album" to see a full size version of the card. Click on the image in the album to see the full size version. I think that this copy is pretty legible but it's very clear when seen in full size.
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[DriVer]

As all of these brake threads were developing over the past number of months, a lot of folks out there were saying … “It would be great if Workhorse could at least send us a letter detailing what to do in the event one of us has a brake failure.”

I think that someone at Workhorse was paying attention and that’s exactly what happened. All owners of effected W series motorhome chassis were sent an “Interim Notice” and a Quick Reference Card. The notice is what we have in our hands at the moment.

The Interim Notice fully explains the range and scope of the problem and who is affected. The Notice and Quick Reference Card are essentially there to assist us in identifying if we have a problem and what to do about it in the “Interim” until the “Recall” letter is sent out to all owners.

In the event we are subject to any of the “Warning Signs” please flip the card over and it will tell us, “What To Do.” Basically that’s it in a nutshell. I would encourage everyone to read and reread the Interim Notice. It is “not” the recall letter that we need to have in order to get the campaign cleared. The actual recall letter will be mailed to each of us as soon as a number of replacement parts are available.

Before contacting Workhorse we need to make sure that we have all read the notice. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms described in the “Warning Signs” call your local Workhorse Service Center. If you are driving and experience any of the indicators listed on the glove box card, immediately contact Workhorse Roadside Assistance – 877 946 7731.

[DriVer]

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 09V110000
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
WORKHORSE / W20 2001-2008
WORKHORSE / W22 2001-2008

Manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INCMfr's Report Date: APR 01, 2009NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V110000 EA07016

NHTSA Action Number: EA07016 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected: 47055

Summary:
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 47,055 MY 2001-2008 WORKHORSE W20 AND W22 SERIES RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.

Consequence:
THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. A REMEDY IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-246-7731.

Notes:
WORKHORSE RECALL NO. 50901-C. OWNERS 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 .

[DriVer]

I just today moved the Federal Recall Notice to this thread to keep everything together.

[DriVer]

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Report Date : November 2, 2009 at 08:30 PMNHTSA

Campaign ID number : 09V110000
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
REXHALL / ROSEAIR 2002-2003
TIFFIN / ALLEGRO 2001-2008
TIFFIN / ALLEGRO BAY 2001-2009
WORKHORSE / W20 2001-2008
WORKHORSE / W21 2001-2008
WORKHORSE / W22 2001-2008

Manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INCMfr's
Report Date: APR 01, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V110000 EA07016
NHTSA Action Number: EA07016
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 51061

Summary:
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 51,061 MY 2001-2008 WORKHORSE W20, W21 AND W22 SERIES RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.

Consequence:
THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. A REMEDY IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-246-7731.

Notes:
WORKHORSE RECALL NO. 50901-C. OWNERS 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 . Check to

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Here is an update: