Dec 29 2009
Auto Recalls: Lotus, Elite, 2007
Build Dates: 2006-07-19 - 2007-03-12
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V040000
Date Owner’s Notified: 2008-02-02
Date Received by ODI: 2008-01-28
Date Added to Database: 2008-01-29
Manufacturers Involved: DOUBLETREE RV
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 359
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
Doubletree is working with active technology to repair these vehicles “please see 08e007″. The recall began on February 3, 2008.