Tekonsha Engineering Co. | NHTSA Recall #00E045000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00E045000 by Tekonsha Engineering Co.. Includes 120,000 affected units, TEKONSHA/BREAKAWAY SWITCH, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: breakaway switch assemblies for trailers shipped during april 1 through july 7, 2000. the subject switches are base parts 2011 and 50-85-009, 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 situation and could occur without warning.

Corrective Action

Tekonsha is notifying distributors and original equpiment manufacturers and will replace the defective breakaway device with new breakwawy kits free of charge. also, tekonsha will reimburse for all freight charges to and from its customers on recalled part number.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00E045000
Manufacturer: Tekonsha Engineering Co.
Report Received Date: 2000-08-10T00:00:00
Subject: Tekonsha/breakaway switch
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 120,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Equipment description: breakaway switch assemblies for trailers shipped during april 1 through july 7, 2000. the subject switches are base parts 2011 and 50-85-009, 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 situation and could occur without warning.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: Tekonsha is notifying distributors and original equpiment manufacturers and will replace the defective breakaway device with new breakwawy kits free of charge. also, tekonsha will reimburse for all freight charges to and from its customers on recalled part number.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zuzk~u2yp.xa4s
NHTSA ID: 00E045000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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