NHTSA Campaign 06V162000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Issued by DOUBLETREE RV · Reported May 16, 2006 · 28 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY STRIP. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILERS BRAKING SYSTEM.
Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CALIPER MOUNTING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOUBLE TREE AT 574-457-6472 OR DEXTER AXLE AT 800-400-2164.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOBILE SUITES | TRAILER | 2006 | 28 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V162000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.