1992-1998 Timpte D2166 and Timpte D2168 recall: trailer hitches
Timpte, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 15, 1999. It covers about 49 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 49
- reported
- Mar 15, 1999
- owners notified
- Mar 16, 1999
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: "pup" trailers, models d2166 and d2168, equipped with a fixed turntable dolly with a tongue that will attach to a pintle hitch on the lead unit. The cap screws that attach the turntable to the suspension frame can become disconnected from the trailer.
- Risk
- Failure of the fastened connection while the trailer is in use could result in vehicle crash, damage to the trailer, and/or property damage or personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the cap screws on these trailers.
Recall number 99V053000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 99V053000
Is there a recall on the 1992-1998 Timpte D2166 and Timpte D2168 trailer hitches?
Yes. Recall 99V053000, reported on March 15, 1999, covers about 49 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V053000?
Dealers will replace the cap screws on these trailers.
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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