Safety Recall NHTSA · 08E007000 Reported January 25, 2008

Trailer brake actuation system

Active Technology · N/A · 359 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08E007000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Active Technology
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
359
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
January 25, 2008

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Active Technology dealer and reference recall ID 08E007000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08E007000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08E007000?

NHTSA recall 08E007000 was issued by Active Technology on January 25, 2008. It addresses: Trailer brake actuation system. The recall affects approximately 359 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Active Technology dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08E007000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.