Mobile Suites Trailer 2006

Model Trailer made in 2006 by Mobile Suites got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 2006

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
08V477000DOUBLETREE RVfrom 06/01/2003 to 09/30/2006V (Vehicle)274912/09/2008ODIDOUBLETREE RV09/17/200809/22/2008
Defect SummaryDoubletree 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 SummaryIf this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryDoubletree 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.
NotesCustomers 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
06V162000DOUBLETREE RVfrom 02/07/2006 to 05/23/2006V (Vehicle)28ODIDOUBLETREE RV05/16/200605/16/2006
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryLoss of braking can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration