Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 03V048000

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp

TRIPLE E RECREATIONAL VEHICLES filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2003-02-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V048000

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
Manufacturer
TRIPLE E RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Vehicles affected
99
Reported to NHTSA
2003-02-20
Owners notified
2003-03-17

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.

Safety risk

IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 17, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRIPLE E RV AT 1-877-992-9906.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236.

Scope of coverage

48 model years across 25 models.

ModelYears on record
TRIPLE E RV 282003 2002 2001
TRIPLE E RV 292003 2002 2001
TRIPLE E RV 29012003 2002 2001
TRIPLE E RV 302003 2002
TRIPLE E RV 312002 2001
TRIPLE E RV 32012002 2001
TRIPLE E RV 32022003 2002
TRIPLE E RV 33022001
TRIPLE E RV 342003 2002 2001
TRIPLE E RV 34022002 2001
TRIPLE E RV 35032002 2001
TRIPLE E RV 35052002 2001
TRIPLE E RV 35092003 2002 2001
TRIPLE E RV 35102003
TRIPLE E RV 36012003
TRIPLE E RV A292000
TRIPLE E RV A29012000
TRIPLE E RV A312000
TRIPLE E RV A32012000
TRIPLE E RV A3302GS2000
TRIPLE E RV A34022000
TRIPLE E RV A34F2000
TRIPLE E RV A3503FS2000
TRIPLE E RV Commander2003 2002 2001 2000
TRIPLE E RV Embassy2003 2002 2001 2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.