Timpte 2009–2011 Equipment recall
Recalled October 18, 2010 · NHTSA recall 10V515000 · Timpte
Hazard
THIS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE UPPER COUPLER INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE DRIVER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL UPDATED REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO THE MAIN BEAM AND FRONT SUPPORT CHANNELS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FAILURES. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIMPTE AT 1-402-367-3056.
Units
296 units
Description
TIMPTE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 TDH TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM UPPER COUPLERS. THESE TRAILERS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO FRACTURE SOME OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS OF THE UPPER COUPLER.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL UPDATED REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO THE MAIN BEAM AND FRONT SUPPORT CHANNELS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FAILURES. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIMPTE AT 1-402-367-3056.
Product
Timpte TDH
Manufacturer(s)
Timpte, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →