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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V040📅 Jan 29, 2008

2007 Double Tree Elite & 2007 Double Tree Mobile Suite + 1 more recall: brakes

⚠️ 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.

💥 The risk

This could create a fire or loss of braking power increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
08V040000
Manufacturer
DOUBLETREE RV
Vehicles affected
359
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 2, 2008
Built
Jul 19, 2006 – Mar 12, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 08V040 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 08V040?

2007 Double Tree Elite & 2007 Double Tree Mobile Suite + 1 more. 359 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Double Tree dealer to book the free repair.