Vehicle recall 08V040000 · January 28, 2008
Double Tree Elite, Mobile Suite and 1 more model
On certain fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a disc brake system produced by active technology.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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. 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V040000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 28, 2008
- Filed by
- DOUBLETREE RV
- Owner notification
- February 2, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 359
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Double Tree Elite (2007): 2007
- Double Tree Mobile Suite (2007): 2007
- Double Tree Select Suite (2007): 2007
Has your Double Tree been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Double Tree dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.