NHTSA Recall 01V135000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
PLEASURE-WAY INDUSTRIES LTD. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,197 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Pleasure Way Excel.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V135000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | April 20, 2001 |
| Owner notification | May 1, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: motor homes. The rear brake line may not be properly fastened to the rear axle in the original location. Over time this could cause failure of the rear braking system.
Safety risk
This condition can result in diminished braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear axle brake lines to ensure they are properly clipped to the rear axle, have not been deformed, and that there is no interference between the brake lines and any of the rear axle or suspension components. If there is any deviation from the factory line routing and fastening or if any other damage, interference or deformation is apparent, dealers will re-align, secure, and replace the lines if necessary. Owner notification began may 1, 2001. 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 pleasure way at 1-306-934-6578.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V135000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pleasure Way Excel | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Pleasure Way Lexor | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.