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NHTSA 03V048📅 Mar 5, 2003

2000–2003 Triple E RV Commander & 2000–2003 Triple E RV Embassy + 23 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

💥 The risk

In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will repair these vehicles. Owner notification began march 17, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact triple e rv at 1-877-992-9906.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V048000
Manufacturer
TRIPLE E RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Vehicles affected
99
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Owner phone
1-877-992-9906
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 17, 2003
Built
May 13, 1999 – Oct 22, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V048 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V048?

2000–2003 Triple E RV Commander & 2000–2003 Triple E RV Embassy + 23 more. 99 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Triple E RV dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-992-9906.