Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. | NHTSA Recall #04E074000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E074000 by Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.. Includes 308,000 affected units, HOPKINS/BREAK-AWAY KITS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain hopkins tap break-away switches. the plunger pin sold separately as model numbers 20009 & 20012 as well as being included as a part of various break-away kits with the following model numbers: 20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005, 20010, 20014, 20019, 20099, 20100, 20102, 20103, 20300, 20303, 17120009, 1170200001, 1170200005, 1170200099, 1530200003, 1530200004, 1540201000, 1550200003, 1580200004, 1590200004, 1610200003, 1700200003, 1770200003, 1800201000, 7020200001, 7020200002, 7020200003, 7020200004, 7020200005, 7020200009, 7020200010, 7020200012, 7020200013, 7020200099, 7020201000, 7020201001, 7020201002, 7020201003, 7020201004, 7020201007, 20005a, 20009a, s2000l, s20002, s20003, s20005, s20009, and s20099. if the o-ring is not properly seated in the groove provided, the resin plunger pin could be placed under continuous tensile loading conditions. this could result in stress cracking of the plunger pin over time.

Corrective Action

Hopkins will notify its customers and replace all original plunger pin assemblies with new plunger pin assemblies free of charge. the recall began october 31, 2004. 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 hopkins at(we do not yet have a telephone number for this recall.)

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E074000

Manufacturer: Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.

Report Received Date: 2004-10-04T00:00:00

Subject: Hopkins/break-away kits

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 308,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain hopkins tap break-away switches. the plunger pin sold separately as model numbers 20009 & 20012 as well as being included as a part of various break-away kits with the following model numbers: 20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005, 20010, 20014, 20019, 20099, 20100, 20102, 20103, 20300, 20303, 17120009, 1170200001, 1170200005, 1170200099, 1530200003, 1530200004, 1540201000, 1550200003, 1580200004, 1590200004, 1610200003, 1700200003, 1770200003, 1800201000, 7020200001, 7020200002, 7020200003, 7020200004, 7020200005, 7020200009, 7020200010, 7020200012, 7020200013, 7020200099, 7020201000, 7020201001, 7020201002, 7020201003, 7020201004, 7020201007, 20005a, 20009a, s2000l, s20002, s20003, s20005, s20009, and s20099. if the o-ring is not properly seated in the groove provided, the resin plunger pin could be placed under continuous tensile loading conditions. this could result in stress cracking of the plunger pin over time.

Consequence Summary: The plunger pin could fail to activate the trailer brakes during trailer/tow vehicle separation.

Corrective Action: Hopkins will notify its customers and replace all original plunger pin assemblies with new plunger pin assemblies free of charge. the recall began october 31, 2004. 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 hopkins at(we do not yet have a telephone number for this recall.)

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-v5sa_agg2~7xvv

NHTSA ID: 04E074000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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