NHTSA Campaign 08V040000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Issued by DOUBLETREE RV · Reported Jan 28, 2008 · 359 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A DISC BRAKE SYSTEM PRODUCED BY ACTIVE TECHNOLOGY. ACTIBRAKE ACTUATORS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES, OVER TIME, MAY OVERHEAT, DAMAGING THE BRAKING SYSTEM.
Consequence
THIS COULD CREATE A FIRE OR LOSS OF BRAKING POWER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DOUBLETREE IS WORKING WITH ACTIVE TECHNOLOGY TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 08E007). THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOUBLETREE AT 1-260-562-1075.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE TREE | ELITE | 2007 | 359 |
| DOUBLE TREE | MOBILE SUITE | 2007 | 359 |
| DOUBLE TREE | SELECT SUITE | 2007 | 359 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V040000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.