1979 ZIEMAN D2W Recall

Campaign:

80V005000 on 03/05/1980

Component:

Trailer hitches

Manufactured:

01/31/1979 - 12/31/1979

Affected:

30

Defect:

The defect is due to a design error in the coupling system of the trailer and towing vehicle. in normal operation, the surge brake hitch coupler activates the trailer brakes as the towing vehicle decelerates. a transverse pin, located in the rear part of the brake actuator, may pull out of the fixed ears at its extreme ends. this would allow trailer separation, except for the safety chains.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect vehicle and replace defective components without charge.

Notes:

Vehicle description: light trailers.system: equipment; surge brake hitch coupler.consequences of defect: if the safety chains break, the trailer would roll freeand could cause an accident. partial separation could also cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

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