Double Tree Recall 08V040000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc

NHTSA recall 08V040000 · announced January 28, 2008 · filed by Doubletree Rv · 359 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS COULD CREATE A FIRE OR LOSS OF BRAKING POWER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS 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://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2007 Double Tree Elite
• 2007 Double Tree Mobile Suite
• 2007 Double Tree Select Suite

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.