NHTSA Recall 99V053000
Filed by Timpte, Inc.. Component: Trailer Hitches. Reported 1999-03-15. An estimated 49 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: "PUP" TRAILERS, MODELS D2166 AND D2168, EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED TURNTABLE DOLLY WITH A TONGUE THAT WILL ATTACH TO A PINTLE HITCH ON THE LEAD UNIT. THE CAP SCREWS THAT ATTACH THE TURNTABLE TO THE SUSPENSION FRAME CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRAILER.
Risk
FAILURE OF THE FASTENED CONNECTION WHILE THE TRAILER IS IN USE COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE CRASH, DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAP SCREWS ON THESE TRAILERS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 1999. 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 TIMPTE AT 1-800-654-0636. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).