Recall
Karavan Tandem Axle Trailer — 08V512000
NHTSA ID
08V512000
Make
Karavan
Model
Tandem Axle Trailer
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2008-10-03
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
651
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
5KT
Summary
KARAVAN TRAILERS IS RECALLING 651 MY 2007-2008 TANDEM AXLE TRAILERS SOLD TO BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS. THE 45" TANDEM JUMPER BRAKE LINES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE RUBBING. THIS JUMPER LINE INTERFERES WITH THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND THE EXCESS RUBBING MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE TO MALFUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
ADDITIONAL ZIP TIES WILL BE ADDED TO THE JUMPER LINE. KARAVAN IS WORKING WITH BOMBARDIER TO REPAIR THESE TRAILERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KARAVAN AT 1-920-928-6200.