The problem
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.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Double Tree dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V040000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.