NHTSA campaign 06V162000
DOUBLETREE RV recall 06V162000
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.
Reported 05/16/2006
What can happen
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Repair
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.
Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.