2007–2008 Karavan Tandem Axle Trailer recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Karavan trailers is recalling 651 my 2007-2008 Tandem Axle trailers sold to bombardier recreational products. The 45" Tandem jumper brake lines may experience excessive rubbing. This jumper line interferes with the wheel assembly and the excess rubbing may lead to a loss of brake fluid.
💥 The risk
Loss of brake fluid may cause the brake to malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Additional zip ties will be added to the jumper line. Karavan is working with bombardier to repair these trailers. The recall began on october 23, 2008. Owners may contact karavan at 1-920-928-6200.
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
- 08V512000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 5KT
- Manufacturer
- KARAVAN TRAILERS INC
- Vehicles affected
- 651
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 23, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Karavan recall no. 5KT.customers may 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.