Service brakes, hydraulicRecall 08V-479 · 2008 Miles XS40st
MILES ELECTRIC VEHICLES recall 08V-479 covers 104 2008 Miles XS40st for a service brakes, hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V479000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
MILES ELECTRIC VEHICLES (MEV) IS RECALLING 104 MY 2008 XS40ST LOW SPEED TRUCKS. MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY INCONSISTENCIES WITH THE BRAKE TEE AND ASSEMBLY UNDER-TORQUING OR OVER-TORQUING OF THE BLEEDER SCREWS HAVE PRODUCED INSTANCES OF VISIBLE BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE AT THE BRAKE TEE AND AT THE BLEEDER SCREWS.
The risk
THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHEN APPLYING AND MAINTAINING FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND, OVER TIME, THE CAPACITY TO BRAKE WILL GRADUALLY DETERIORATE, FORCING THE DRIVER TO USE HIGHER THAN EXPECTED FORCES. CONTINUED LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID ABOVE CERTAIN AMOUNTS WOULD LEAD TO THE BRAKE BEING INOPERATIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPLACE THE BRAKE TEES. IF NECESSARY, WHEEL CALIPERS OR WHEEL CYLINDERS WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MEV AT 1-310-390-4890.
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2008 to March 31, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.