Tekonsha Engineering Co. | NHTSA Recall #01E036000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E036000 by Tekonsha Engineering Co.. Includes 10,026 affected units, TEKONSHA/SUREPULL/TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: tekonsha (surepull towing systems) trailer hitch receivers sold for use on certain chevrolet blazer, oldsmobile bravada, and gmc jimmy trucks between september 1994 and june 2001, part nos. 37453, 37453-23, 37453-27, 37451, sp451, 25953, 25951, and sp951. these hitches were mislabeled as to their weight distributing capabilities, or are of a similar design, and could fail if overloaded, causing the support arms to break without warning.

Corrective Action

Tekonsha is notifying distributors and original equpiment manufacturers and will replace the defective hitches free of charge. owner notification began july 23, 2001. 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 tekonsha towing systems at 1-888-422-8060.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E036000

Manufacturer: Tekonsha Engineering Co.

Report Received Date: 2001-07-09T00:00:00

Subject: Tekonsha/surepull/trailer hitch receiver

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 10,026

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: tekonsha (surepull towing systems) trailer hitch receivers sold for use on certain chevrolet blazer, oldsmobile bravada, and gmc jimmy trucks between september 1994 and june 2001, part nos. 37453, 37453-23, 37453-27, 37451, sp451, 25953, 25951, and sp951. these hitches were mislabeled as to their weight distributing capabilities, or are of a similar design, and could fail if overloaded, causing the support arms to break without warning.

Consequence Summary: The defect can cause the support arms to break without warning, allowing the towed vehicle to disengage from the towing vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Tekonsha is notifying distributors and original equpiment manufacturers and will replace the defective hitches free of charge. owner notification began july 23, 2001. 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 tekonsha towing systems at 1-888-422-8060.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01E036000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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