| Make : ZIEMAN | Model : D2W | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19790201 - 19800101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V005000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19800903 | Date Received by ODI: 19800122 | Date Added to Database: 19800306 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ZIEMAN MFG. CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MANSFIELD TIRE & RUBBER C | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 30 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE DEFECT IS DUE TO A DESIGN ERROR IN THE COUPLING SYSTEM OF THE TRAILER AND TOWING VEHICLE. IN NORMAL OPERATION, THE SURGE BRAKE HITCH COUPLER ACTIVATES THE TRAILER BRAKES AS THE TOWING VEHICLE DECELERATES. A TRANSVERSE PIN, LOCATED IN THE REAR PART OF THE BRAKE ACTUATOR, MAY PULL OUT OF THE FIXED EARS AT ITS EXTREME ENDS. THIS WOULD ALLOW TRAILER SEPARATION, EXCEPT FOR THE SAFETY CHAINS. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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