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2000 Featherlite Trailer recall: trailer hitches

Featherlite, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 29, 2000. It covers about 3,145 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,145
reported
Sep 29, 2000
owners notified
Oct 9, 2000

Trailer hitches

What is wrong
Vehicle description: trailers equipped with tekonsha or bargman breakaway switch assemblies. The subject switches are base parts 2011 and 2011p, and are branded tekonsha (2011) and bargman (50-85-009). These may be packaged in kit numbers 1026, 1028, 2011-23, 2028-23, 2011p, 2011ap, 20005, 20010, 20015, 20020, 2026, 2026-lb, 2028, 1026-lb, 50-85-200, 50-85-201, 50-85-250, 5061404, 5061406, 5061407, 5061408, 5061410, 5061506, 5061507, 5061508, 5067406, 5067407, 5067408, 5067409, and 5067410. The internal switching mechanism may fail to make proper contact and provide electrical continuity when the breakaway pin is pulled. This condition may result in no electrical power to the trailer brakes in the event of a trailer breakaway situition and could occur without warning.
Risk
In the event of a trailer breaking loose from a tow vehicle, the malfunction of a breakaway switch could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, property damage or both.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective breakaway device with new breakaway kits free of charge.

Recall number 00V265004

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 00V265004

Is there a recall on the 2000 Featherlite Trailer trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 00V265004, reported on September 29, 2000, covers about 3,145 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V265004?

Dealers will replace the defective breakaway device with new breakaway kits free of charge.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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