Recall 12V-314: 2008 Safari Coach Simba Diesel
NAVISTAR, INC recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Jul 5, 2012, covering about 1 vehicles.
The problem
Navistar is recalling one model year 2008 safari simba diesel recreational vehicle manufactured on june 29, 2007, equipped with bosch hydraulic brakes. Hydraulic brake equipped motorhome chassis exposed to long periods of time of non-driving may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
The risk
Reduced brake performance may lead to an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Navistar will notify the owner, and an authorized daimler trucks north america (Dtna) dealer will inspect and, as necessary, replace the brake calipers, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to the owner by dtna on august 6, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationâs vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236(Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NAVISTAR, INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V314000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V-314?
Navistar is recalling one model year 2008 safari simba diesel recreational vehicle manufactured on june 29, 2007, equipped with bosch hydraulic brakes. Hydraulic brake equipped motorhome chassis exposed to long periods of time of non-driving may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
How is recall 12V-314 fixed?
Navistar will notify the owner, and an authorized daimler trucks north america (Dtna) dealer will inspect and, as necessary, replace the brake calipers, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to the owner by dtna on august 6, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.