3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Posted on: 2008-01-29
Description
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.
Consequence
This could create a fire or loss of braking power increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2011-01-13
Description
Drv is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 elite, mobile suite, and select suite recreational vehicles. These vehicles have the incorrect federal id tag, gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) information labels which fails to comply with the requirements of part 567, certification.
Consequence
Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications because of a misprinted label could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with new federal id tag information label and installation instructions. The recall began on march 18, 2011. Owners may contact drv at 1-574-457-6472.
Notes
Owners 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 #3 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2014-12-05
Description
Doubletree rv (doubletree) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 select suite, tradition, mobile suite, and elite suite recreational trailers manufactured january 1, 2006, to april 25, 2013 and equipped with fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Consequence
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Doubletree will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cylinders, free of charge. The recall began december 29, 2014. Owners may contact fastec directly at www.fastecindustrial.com or by calling toll free 1-800-837-2505, or doubletree customer service at 1-260-562-1075.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.