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2008 Karavan Tandem Axle Trailer Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2008 Karavan Tandem Axle Trailer. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 2008 Karavan Tandem Axle Trailer

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 08V512000 Reported 651 vehicles potentially affected KARAVAN TRAILERS INC

    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.

    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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Karavan Tandem Axle Trailer. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Karavan Tandem Axle Trailer model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Karavan Tandem Axle Trailer model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2007 Karavan Tandem Axle Trailer10
2008 Karavan Tandem Axle Trailer10
2016 Karavan Tandem Axle Trailer01
2018 Karavan Tandem Axle Trailer01

Checking a specific 2008 Karavan Tandem Axle Trailer

How do I know if my 2008 Karavan Tandem Axle Trailer has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Karavan Tandem Axle Trailer; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Karavan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V512000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Karavan models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.