Active Technology | NHTSA Recall #08E007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E007000 by Active Technology. Includes 359 affected units, TRAILER BRAKE ACTUATION SYSTEM, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Active technology is working with doubletree rv to recall 359 actibrake electric-hydraulic actuator, p/n ab-1-14, used for hydraulic disc brakes installed as original equipment on certain doubletree trailers. the trailer wiring configuration of the circuit breaker allows high current to be continuously applied to the actibrake even after the trailer circuit breaker is tripped and the 30 amp fuse on the actibrake is blown. therefore there is a situation wherein the 50 amp breaker in the trailer wiring does not protect the actibrake battery charger circuit from over-current.

Corrective Action

Active technology is working with doubletree to notify owners and repair the trailers free of charge. owners should contact doubletree for more information. doubletree's recall no. Is 08v-040.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E007000
Manufacturer: Active Technology
Report Received Date: 2008-01-25T00:00:00
Subject: Trailer brake actuation system
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 359

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Active technology is working with doubletree rv to recall 359 actibrake electric-hydraulic actuator, p/n ab-1-14, used for hydraulic disc brakes installed as original equipment on certain doubletree trailers. the trailer wiring configuration of the circuit breaker allows high current to be continuously applied to the actibrake even after the trailer circuit breaker is tripped and the 30 amp fuse on the actibrake is blown. therefore there is a situation wherein the 50 amp breaker in the trailer wiring does not protect the actibrake battery charger circuit from over-current.
Consequence Summary: Trailer brakes are not operative with an incapacitated brake actuator. this situation could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Active technology is working with doubletree to notify owners and repair the trailers free of charge. owners should contact doubletree for more information. doubletree's recall no. Is 08v-040.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tnu2_7n5x-ykib
NHTSA ID: 08E007000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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