Cequent Performance Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06E005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06E005000 by Cequent Performance Products, Inc.. Includes 236 affected units, TOWING HITCH T-CONNECTORS/TAIL LAMP FLICKER, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain t-connectors manufactured from june through october 2005 sold by cequent towing products under the hidden hitch, reese, and draw-tite brand names for aftermarket installation on 2005 and 2006 volvo xc90 vehicles. due to a unique waveform present on the tail lamp circuit of the tow vehicle, the t-connector may cause the tail lamps to flicker or not work when the vehicle is in operation.

Corrective Action

Cequent will notify owners and replace the t-connectors free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on january 30, 2006. owners may contact cequent at 1-800-632-3290.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06E005000
Report Received Date: 2006-01-20T00:00:00
Subject: Towing hitch t-connectors/tail lamp flicker
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 236

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05-053
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain t-connectors manufactured from june through october 2005 sold by cequent towing products under the hidden hitch, reese, and draw-tite brand names for aftermarket installation on 2005 and 2006 volvo xc90 vehicles. due to a unique waveform present on the tail lamp circuit of the tow vehicle, the t-connector may cause the tail lamps to flicker or not work when the vehicle is in operation.
Consequence Summary: Non-operational or intermittently operational tail lamps can prevent the vehicle/trailer from being visible to other vehicles, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Cequent will notify owners and replace the t-connectors free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on january 30, 2006. owners may contact cequent at 1-800-632-3290.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-gx9g.mp8k-78yu
NHTSA ID: 06E005000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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