Beaver 2008-2010 Brake Pedal Recall

[Gerald Farris]

This recall was just issued on the adjustable brake pedals used on 2008-2010 Beavers:

Recall No. is 10V28400.
REPORT DATE: July 5, 2010 at 11:31 AM
NHTSA Campaign ID number: 10V28400

BEAVER COACH / CONTESSA
2008-2010

BEAVER COACH / MARQUIS
2008-2010

BEAVER COACH / MONTEREY
2008-2010

BEAVER COACH / PATRIOT
2008-2010

Manufacturer: MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Mfr's Report Date: JUN 15, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V284000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1960

Summary:
KONGSBERG POWER PRODUCTS SYSTEMS (KKPS) IS RECALLING ON BEHALF OF MONACO COACH CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED AFTER APRIL 2007, AND EQUIPPED WITH PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL
ASSEMBLIES SUPPLIED BY KKPS. THE DRIVE PIN WHICH SECURES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO THE BALANCE ASSEMBLY MAY BECOME DISENGAGED, THIS MAY CAUSE A REDUCTION IN VEHICLE BRAKING AND/OR CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION AND INTERFERE WITH THROTTLE PEDAL FUNCTION.

Consequence:
A REDUCTION IN BRAKING OR INTERFERENCE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy:
KKPS IS ADMINISTERING THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN ENTIRELY PLEASE SEE KKPS¿ DEFECT REPORT 09E-064. KKPS WILL REPLACE THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KKPS AT 1-610-454-9955.

Notes:
OWNERS 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://HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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[LEAH DRAPER]

Here is some more information on the brake pedal recall that I found.  It is a 6 page pdf file.  Confusion exists for some Beaver Coaches.  This document from Kongsberg indicates that the only 2008 Beaver was the Patriot, but yet all 2008's were included.  Not sure why this so, maybe just a CYA?

I plan to call Kongsberg to see if I can learn more, will post any information I learn.

WELL, JUST SAW THE PDF DIDN'T ATTACH TO MY MESSAGE, SORRY ABOUT THAT.

[LEAH DRAPER]

Here is the link to the pdf regarding the brake recall in my previous message.

http://nhthqnwws112.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2010/V/RCDNN-10V284-1072.pdf

[Gerald Farris]

This was just received from a fellow Beaver owner.

I called Kongsberg at the number listed. Went to voicemail, however, about 15 minutes later, I received a return call from a very nice lady that checked my coach against her list and said I was indeed, on there. She explained that she would send the parts and instructions out (via UPS) to me. She stated that it was a simple fix. I could have a dealer do the work and they would reimburse $32.00 or if I did it they would send me $20.00. All I had to do was send the certificate that came with the part and any receipt, if applicable, back to them. We are in WA right now and the part will have to catch up to us. Oh well, another few days of beautiful weather.

[LEAH DRAPER]

I also called Kongsberg reguarding my coach's brake recall.  Although the person I talked to could find no evidence of my 2008 Contessa being on the recall list, they are going to send me the remedy parts.  

In Gerald's above response, the Beaver owner that contacted him did not state what year and model of coach was on the list.
Would be nice to know.

[Gerald Farris]

The response that I posted above came from the owner of a 2009 coach, sorry that I do not know the model of coach.

Gerald

[LEAH DRAPER]

I just returned from having my 2008 Contessa serviced and the remedy for the adjustable brake pedal recall.  The previous information I had learned was that there were NO 2008 Contessa's with this problem.  A very good reliable shop here in Albuquerque, NM verified that the 2008's have a totally different adjustable brake pedal and therefore the recall & fixit part is not applicable.  Good news.  It was however worth the check and I have to thank Kongsberg for going the extra mile and sending the remed part anyway.  

I am sure this only applies to 2008's not the few 2009 Contessas.