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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V515000

2009 Timpte Tdh | 2011 Timpte Tdh | 2010 Timpte Tdh — Equipment: mechanical

Published October 27, 2010 · Recall initiated: October 18, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V515000, published October 27, 2010 and initiated October 18, 2010. Recalling firm: Timpte, Inc.; 2009 Timpte Tdh | 2011 Timpte Tdh | 2010 Timpte Tdh — Equipment: mechanical.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
TIMPTE
Model
TDH
Manufacturer
Timpte, Inc.
Lot
2009 TIMPTE TDH | 2011 TIMPTE TDH | 2010 TIMPTE TDH
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2009 Timpte Tdh | 2011 Timpte Tdh | 2010 Timpte Tdh — Equipment: mechanical recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V515000 on October 27, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TIMPTE. Model: TDH.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)