NHTSA Recall 08V414000: Check valve (service brakes)
NEWMAR CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2004 Newmar Essex.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V414000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › CHECK VALVE |
| Report received | August 20, 2008 |
| Owner notification | January 11, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Newmar is recalling 1 my 2004 essex diesel pusher motor home built on a freightliner chassis and 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.
Safety risk
This could cause a delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar is working with daimler trucks and bendix to repair this vehicle (please see 07v302 and 07e037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V414000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Essex | 2004 |
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.