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Campaign 10V163 Posted April 21, 2010 3,446 units

2007-2009 Brp Trailers Recall 10V163: Brake Bleed

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 3, 2026

Recall 10V163 covers 3,446 2007-2009 Brp trailers with braking systems that were not properly bled. Repair is free at any franchised Brp dealer.

Brp is recalling 3,446 2007-2009 boat trailers for models including the 230 Challenger Se, 150 Speedster, and 205 Utopia because of improper brake bleeding before dealer delivery. Brakes that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash, and the Brp dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The hydraulic brake system on these 2007-2009 Brp trailers uses brake fluid to move pressure through the trailer brakes. When the tow vehicle slows, that pressure helps apply the trailer brakes so the trailer does its share of the stopping work. The system needs solid fluid pressure, with air removed from the brake lines.

On affected Karavan trailers equipped with BRP brakes, the brake system was not properly bled before delivery to dealers. Bleeding the brakes removes trapped air from the hydraulic lines. Air compresses inside the system, so the same braking input gives weaker or delayed trailer braking instead of steady pressure at the brakes.

There is no warning sign before failure. While towing, weak trailer braking, longer stopping distance, or an unusual feel from the trailer during braking are reasons to stop using the trailer and arrange service.

Who's affected?

Spans 10 Brp models from 2007 through 2009, all tied to the hydraulic brake system.

2008 Brp 230 Challenger Se hydraulic brake system
2009 Brp 150 Speedster hydraulic brake system
2009 Brp 205 Utopia hydraulic brake system
2008 Brp 205 Utopia hydraulic brake system
2009 Brp 230 Wake hydraulic brake system
Units affected3,446

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

What's the safety risk?

Brakes that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash. Use extra caution until the recall work is complete, and schedule recall service promptly with a franchised Brp dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Brp dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2009 Brp trailer for the 230 Challenger Se, 150 Speedster, 205 Utopia, 230 Wake, Speedster Wake, 220 Islandia, Challenger Se, 230 Challenger, 200 Speedster, or 180 Challenger is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Brp dealer and ask whether the brake-system re-bleed is open for your VIN.
  3. Reference recall number 10V163 when you call so the dealer can find the correct brake recall.
  4. Schedule the free brake-system re-bleed that fixes braking systems that were not properly bled before delivery.
  5. Bring the owner letter if you have it, and ask Brp customer service at 1-888-638-5397 about any scheduling questions.

What happens at the repair

The filing says the safety recall began on May 14, 2010, and the dealer remedy is to bleed the braking system again at no charge. Because this record does not list a current remedy status, treat scheduling as a dealer confirmation step: ask a Brp dealer to confirm campaign 10V163 and perform the braking-system bleeding procedure once the repair is available for your trailer. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.

Timeline

April 21, 2010 NHTSA published the recall
May 14, 2010 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V163?

Recall 10V163 covers 3,446 2007-2009 Brp trailers manufactured by Karavan and equipped with BRP brakes. The brake system was not properly bled before delivery, which can keep the brakes from functioning properly and increase crash risk. Dealers will re-bleed the brake system for free.

What should I do if my 2007-2009 Brp trailer is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 10V163. If it is, contact a franchised Brp dealer and ask for the brake-system re-bleed. Reference recall number 10V163 when you call. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Brp dealers will re-bleed the affected trailer brake systems free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 10V163.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is reduced trailer braking performance. If the hydraulic brake system was not properly bled, the trailer brakes can fail to function properly, increasing the risk of a crash. Confirm the VIN, then arrange the free brake-system re-bleed with a Brp dealer.

What if I bought the Brp trailer used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner, so a used 2007-2009 Brp trailer still qualifies if its VIN is included in recall 10V163. Check your VIN and reference the recall number when you contact the dealer.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V163000
Brp customer service1-888-638-5397
NHTSA recall #10V163
NHTSA recall # (full)10V163000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →