OLD DOMINION BRUSH CO. TRAILER MOUNT UNIT 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V926000

Make Model Year
OLD DOMINION BRUSH CO. TRAILER MOUNT UNIT 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-01-21 2021-11-24 2021-11-26

Manufacturers Involved: Alamo Group Inc.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 286

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Alamo Group Inc. "Alamo" is recalling certain 2019-2021 Old Dominion Brush Co. LLCT450, LCT600, LCT650, LCT6000, DCL800TM, GMV550, SCL800TM, XV550, XV600 and XV6000 trailers equipped with John Deere engines. The emergency brake system breakaway switch was incorrectly wired.

Consequence

Incorrect wiring may prevent the emergency trailer brake from engaging when the trailer becomes untethered, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and re-wire the breakaway cable system as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Alamo customer service at 1-800-446-9823.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.