The problem
Entegra coach has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2009-2010 anthem and cornerstone motorhomes manufactured from march 24, 2009 and february 16, 2010 built on spartan chassis and equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies supplied by kongsberg automotive. 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.
The risk
A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a crash.
The fix
The remedy will be performed by spartan and will replace the adjustable brake pedal assembly free of charge. Please see spartan's defect report 09v-478. The safety recall began on february 18, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277.
Contacts
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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Entegra dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 10V111000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.