Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00V265006

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V265006 by Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc.. Includes 226 affected units, WESTERN RV/TEKONSHA/BREAKAWAY SWITCH, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: fifth wheel 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the defective breakaway device with new breakaway kits free of charge. tekonsha is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact western rv at 1-517-767-4142 or tekonsha towing systems at 1-800-325-5860.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V265006

Manufacturer: Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2000-10-02T00:00:00

Subject: Western rv/tekonsha/breakaway switch

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 226

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: fifth wheel 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.

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: Dealers will replace the defective breakaway device with new breakaway kits free of charge. tekonsha is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact western rv at 1-517-767-4142 or tekonsha towing systems at 1-800-325-5860.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-h8ve-exic~u34u

NHTSA ID: 00V265006

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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