The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V163000·Announced 2010-04-21

BRP Recalls 2007-2009 Trailers Due to Improperly Bled Braking Systems

Bombardier Recreational Products is recalling 3,446 model year 2007-2009 trailers because the braking systems may not have been properly bled, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (braking system) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling model year 2007-2009 trailers manufactured by Karavan and equipped with BRP brakes. The recall covers 3,446 units, including the 150 Speedster, 205 Utopia, 230 Challenger SE, 230 Wake, Speedster Wake, 220 Islandia, Challenger SE, 230 Challenger, 200 Speedster, and 180 Challenger models.

The braking system may not have been properly bled prior to delivery to the dealer network. This defect may lead to the brakes not functioning properly, which increases the risk of a crash.

The safety recall began on May 14, 2010. Dealers will re-bleed the braking systems free of charge. Owners may contact BRP at 1-888-638-5397 or 1-819-566-3366. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
BRP 230 CHALLENGER, 220 ISLANDIA, 205 UTOPIA, 200 SPEEDSTER
Brand
BRP
Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
3,446

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (10)

  • 230 CHALLENGER
  • 220 ISLANDIA
  • 205 UTOPIA
  • 200 SPEEDSTER
  • 180 CHALLENGER
  • 150 SPEEDSTER
  • 230 CHALLENGER SE
  • 230 WAKE
  • SPEEDSTER WAKE
  • CHALLENGER SE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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