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Old 02-12-2008, 01:35 PM   #1
Haggis
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RECALLBRAKES

This effected my 2007 Unit. No recall was issued for 2007 Units.

RECALLS:

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Report Date : January 24, 2008 at 04:08 PM
SEARCH TYPE : VEHICLE
YEAR : 2006
Make : MOBILE SUITES
Model : TRAILER

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Make : MOBILE SUITES Model : TRAILER Year : 2006
Manufacturer : DOUBLETREE RV
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V162000 Mfr's Report Date : APR 27, 2006
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 28
Summary:
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.
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.
Notes:
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.
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