Recall 08E007000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 08E007000. Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 359 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
TRAILER BRAKES ARE NOT OPERATIVE WITH AN INCAPACITATED BRAKE ACTUATOR. THIS SITUATION COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Defect Summary
ACTIVE TECHNOLOGY IS WORKING WITH DOUBLETREE RV TO RECALL 359 ACTIBRAKE ELECTRIC-HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR, P/N AB-1-14, USED FOR HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN DOUBLETREE TRAILERS. THE TRAILER WIRING CONFIGURATION OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER ALLOWS HIGH CURRENT TO BE CONTINUOUSLY APPLIED TO THE ACTIBRAKE EVEN AFTER THE TRAILER CIRCUIT BREAKER IS TRIPPED AND THE 30 AMP FUSE ON THE ACTIBRAKE IS BLOWN. THEREFORE THERE IS A SITUATION WHEREIN THE 50 AMP BREAKER IN THE TRAILER WIRING DOES NOT PROTECT THE ACTIBRAKE BATTERY CHARGER CIRCUIT FROM OVER-CURRENT.
Remedy
ACTIVE TECHNOLOGY IS WORKING WITH DOUBLETREE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE TRAILERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DOUBLETREE FOR MORE INFORMATION. DOUBLETREE'S RECALL NO. IS 08V-040.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 08E007000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1057310 | Apr 1, 2014 | 2007 DOUBLE TREE MOBILE SUITE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DOUBLE TREE MOBILE SUITE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICE… |
| 1057311 | Apr 1, 2014 | 2007 DOUBLE TREE MOBILE SUITE | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DOUBLE TREE MOBILE SUITE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICE… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.