TIMPTE D2166 1997: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V053000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TIMPTE | D2166 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-03-16 | 1999-03-15 | 1999-03-23 |
Production Dates: 1992-01-01 - 1998-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Timpte, Inc.
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 49
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAP SCREWS ON THESE TRAILERS.
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'.
