| Vehicle Make / Model: | Model Year(s): | |
| ROADTREK / RSAD | 2007-2009 | |
| ROADTREK / RSAF | 2007-2009 | |
| ROADTREK / SSAD | 2007-2009 | |
| ROADTREK / SSAF | 2007-2009 | |
| Manufacturer: ROADTREK MOTORHOMES INC. | Mfr's Report Date: NOV 03, 2009 | |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V437000 | N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A | |
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Summary:
ROADTREK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 thru 2009 CLASS B ROADTREK RSAD, SSAD, RSAF AND SSAF MOTORHOMES BUILT ON CHRYSLER SPRINTER VAN CHASSIS. THE BRAKE LINE COMES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY AND CAN RUB AGAINST THEM. THIS SITUATION CAN DAMAGE THE COATING ON THE BRAKE LINE AND EXPOSE THE BARE STEEL. ALSO, BATTERY ACID CAN DRIP ON THE BRAKE LINE.Consequence:
EITHER OF THESE DEFECTS COULD RESULT IN A BRAKE FLUID LEAK WHICH COULD CAUSE PARTIAL BRAKE FAILURE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE IT WITH ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LINE AND THE BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY.Got a lemon Roadtrek motorhome? Get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon Rv's and lemon motorcoaches is what we do. Everyday since 1978.