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2014-2015 Timpte Bulk Commodity Hopper recall: suspension

Timpte, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 28, 2014. It covers about 634 vehicles.

vehicles affected
634
reported
Jul 28, 2014
owners notified
Sep 18, 2014

Suspension

What is wrong
Timpte, Inc. (Timpte) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 bulk commodity hopper trailers manufactured October 9, 2013, to March 31, 2014, and equipped with certain SAF-Holland-brand CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems. The affected trailer suspensions have pivot bolts that may fail.
Risk
Failure of the pivot bolts may cause the suspension and attached axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Timpte will notify owners, and Timpte or SAF-Holland-approved repair shops will replace the defective pivot bolts with new pivot bolts, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2014. Owners may contact Timpte customer service at 1‑402‑367‑3056 or SAF-Holland customer service at 1‑888‑396‑6501.

Recall number 14V458000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V458000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Timpte Bulk Commodity Hopper suspension?

Yes. Recall 14V458000, reported on July 28, 2014, covers about 634 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V458000?

Timpte will notify owners, and Timpte or SAF-Holland-approved repair shops will replace the defective pivot bolts with new pivot bolts, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2014. Owners may contact Timpte customer service at 1‑402‑367‑3056 or SAF-Holland customer service at 1‑888‑396‑6501.

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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