2005 Mobile Suites Trailer recalls and problems

The 2005 Mobile Suites Trailer has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mobile Suites dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Mobile Suites Trailer vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Mobile Suites Trailer recalls

Recall 08V-477: Equipment

Reported Sep 17, 2008 · 2,749 vehicles affected · DOUBLETREE RV

Problem: Doubletree rv is recalling 2,749 my 2003-2006 mobile suites fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Doubletree rv is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or doubletree rv at 1-260-562-1075.

Recall 05V-425: Wheels

Reported Sep 23, 2005 · 142 vehicles affected · DOUBLETREE RV

Problem: On certain fifth wheel recreational vehicles equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.

Risk: The center of the wheel could separate from the rim. The wheel may wobble and cause a vibration or the mounted tire could lose air causing the tire to go flat, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Doubletree is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact doubletree at 574-457-6472.

2005 Mobile Suites Trailer problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires1
Suspension1
Wheels1

Most reported parts

  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
  • Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › Hanger/Bracket — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Mobile Suites Trailer complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Wheels · at 70 miles · reported Sep 12, 2011
2005 march 25, we purchased mobile suite from bretz rv. April 4th. Took ms to polson koa, first time out, I noticed a wheel wobbling as we left koa. Bretz took all four wheels to les schwab tire in missoula for analysis three of the four were bad. ( Steel wheels ) double tree sent a set of four new aluminum wheels . Spare tire still has original steel wheel. September 24 , had a flat tire on left rear west of spokane on way to baker city , or . It was discovered that the wheel had a stress crack that caused the flat tire. November 9 - on I-80 freeway near auburn ca , entire side rim of left…
Suspension · reported Oct 13, 2007
While on a trip from home to hershey pa. The left side rear spring hanger pushed thru the frame of the trailer. The frame is made by lippert components. The rear axle moved back when the spring hanger let go bending the rear axle. The spring hanger was only welded to the bottom of the frame which is only 11 gage steel. It appears that there should be a thicker piece of steel under the spring hangers to prevent this from happening. We reinforced the frame with 2x2x1/4" angle iron and also ran steel straps up along the frame to reinforce. Replaced both axles, tire rims and tires. I have pictures…
Tires · at 10,000 miles · reported Aug 30, 2006
We left austin and headed to dallas at 1pm. We were towing a 2005 doubletree mobile suites 36tk3 5th wheel trailer. After driving approximately 1 hour, we had a blowout on the off door (Left), front rv tire. Just as we stopped, the tread peeled away from the tire casing. The tires on the rv were goodyear unisteel g614 rst tires and are lt235/85r16. We replaced the blown out tire with hi-run bctjb43 lt235/85r16g tires. The goodyear tires are: sidewall - 1 ply steel cord; tread - 4 ply steel cord. As for damage, it sheared the sewer drain pipe, tore off the gasoline/electric cable holster, and…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mobile Suites Trailer have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Mobile Suites Trailer: 08V-477 (equipment), 05V-425 (wheels). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mobile Suites Trailer?

Owners report tires problems most often (1 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10,000 miles.

Are Mobile Suites recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mobile Suites dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.