Recall 06V162000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Defect in 2006-2006 MOBILE SUITES TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 28 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V162000 |
| Manufacturer | DOUBLETREE RV |
| Vehicles Affected | 28 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY STRIP. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILERS BRAKING SYSTEM.
Safety Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CALIPER MOUNTING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOUBLE TREE AT 574-457-6472 OR DEXTER AXLE AT 800-400-2164.