Recalls for 2006 Mobile Suites Trailer

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Posted on: 2006-05-16
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.

Consequence
Loss of braking can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2008-09-22
Description
Doubletree rv is recalling 2,749 my 2003-2006 mobile suites fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation.  The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube.  Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Consequence
If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
Doubletree rv is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032).  Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge.  Dometic has retained stericycle inc.  To manage this campaign.  Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.  Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or doubletree rv at 1-260-562-1075.

Notes
Customers may 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.