Recall 10V515000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Report Date

20101018

Component

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2009	TIMPTE	TDH
2010	TIMPTE	TDH
2011	TIMPTE	TDH

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.