Cequent Electrical Products | NHTSA Recall #06E054000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06E054000 by Cequent Electrical Products. Includes 17,534 affected units, TEKONSHA BRAND BREAKAWAY SWITCHES, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain tekonsha brand breakaway switches, model 2010 (with various model number suffixes) 2010-23, 2010-atk, 2010-b-prime, 2010-b125, 2010-b125-b, 2010-b125-bg, 2010-napa-s, 2010-p, and 2010-s-bsi, manufactured in taiwan and were sold both as individual units and as components in breakaway kits. these switches were sold by cequent as original equipment and in the aftermarket for trailer applications. an electrical switching component may cause the breakaway device to fail or to operate improperly.

Corrective Action

Cequent will notify owners of the aftermarket kits and the vehicle manufacturers will notify their owners and replace the switches free of charge. the recall began on june 1, 2006. owners may contact cequent at 517-767-4142.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06E054000
Manufacturer: Cequent Electrical Products
Report Received Date: 2006-06-19T00:00:00
Subject: Tekonsha brand breakaway switches
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 17,534

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain tekonsha brand breakaway switches, model 2010 (with various model number suffixes) 2010-23, 2010-atk, 2010-b-prime, 2010-b125, 2010-b125-b, 2010-b125-bg, 2010-napa-s, 2010-p, and 2010-s-bsi, manufactured in taiwan and were sold both as individual units and as components in breakaway kits. these switches were sold by cequent as original equipment and in the aftermarket for trailer applications. an electrical switching component may cause the breakaway device to fail or to operate improperly.
Consequence Summary: In the case of a separation of the trailer from the towing vehicle, a failure of the breakaway switch may prevent the trailer brakes from activating possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Cequent will notify owners of the aftermarket kits and the vehicle manufacturers will notify their owners and replace the switches free of charge. the recall began on june 1, 2006. owners may contact cequent at 517-767-4142.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-t8pu-4jbd.wjgg
NHTSA ID: 06E054000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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