2009 TIMPTE TDH Recall

Campaign:: 10V515000 on 10/26/2010
Component:: Equipment:mechanical
Manufactured:: 03/30/2009 - 03/15/2010
Affected:: 296
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: This could cause premature failure of the upper coupler increasing the risk of personal injury to the driver.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2009 TIMPTE TDH TSB