| Make : TIMPTE | Model : D2166 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19920101 - 19981231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V053000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990316 | Date Received by ODI: 19990315 | Date Added to Database: 19990323 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TIMPTE, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TIMPTE, INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 49 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAP SCREWS ON THESE TRAILERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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