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Triple E RV Embassy Recall 03V048: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp

NHTSA campaign 03V048, reported February 20, 2003, 99 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 03V048TRIPLE E RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Problem
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.
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Triple E RV 28200120022003
Triple E RV 29200120022003
Triple E RV 2901200120022003
Triple E RV 3020022003
Triple E RV 3120012002
Triple E RV 320120012002
Triple E RV 320220022003
Triple E RV 33022001
Triple E RV 34200120022003
Triple E RV 340220012002
Triple E RV 350320012002
Triple E RV 350520012002
Triple E RV 3509200120022003
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 Commander2000200120022003
Triple E RV Embassy2000200120022003