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Vehicle recall 07V397000 · August 31, 2007

2006-2008 Newell Motor Home

On certain motor homes 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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
On certain motor homes 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.
Consequence
This could delay or fail to apply the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Bendix is handling the remedy for this campaign please see (07E-037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected SR-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2007. Owners may contact bendix at 440-329-9000 or newell coach at 1-888-963-9355.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
07V397000
Reported to NHTSA
August 31, 2007
Filed by
NEWELL COACH CORP.
Owner notification
September 17, 2007
Vehicles potentially affected
63
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Parking brake
Recall 07V397000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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