Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. | NHTSA Recall #07E046000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E046000 by Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.. Includes 3,500 affected units, TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CONNECTION HARNESS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain hopkins aftermarket trailer brake control connection harnesses sold for use on certain models of nissan vehicles which are listed above. the internal part numbers within hopkins are: 1010476025, 1040376025, 1110476025, 1170376025, 1290376025, 1010476035, 1040376035, 1110476035, 1170376035, and 1290376035. a wire may have been placed in an incorrect position in the electrical connector housing. This results in an incorrect routing of wires between the trailer brake controller and the towing vehicle wiring system.

Corrective Action

Hopkins will notify owners and replace the original harness with a revised harness free of charge. the recall began august 17, 2007. owners can contact hopkins at 800-835-0129.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E046000

Manufacturer: Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.

Report Received Date: 2007-07-03T00:00:00

Subject: Trailer brake control connection harness

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 3,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain hopkins aftermarket trailer brake control connection harnesses sold for use on certain models of nissan vehicles which are listed above. the internal part numbers within hopkins are: 1010476025, 1040376025, 1110476025, 1170376025, 1290376025, 1010476035, 1040376035, 1110476035, 1170376035, and 1290376035. a wire may have been placed in an incorrect position in the electrical connector housing. This results in an incorrect routing of wires between the trailer brake controller and the towing vehicle wiring system.

Consequence Summary: This harness would result in power from the trailer brake controller going to the towing vehicle dash light circuit rather than the trailer brakes. this result would be the lack of trailer braking when the towing vehicle brakes were applied. it would also result in the towing vehicles dash lights being activated when the vehicle brakes were applied. the failure of the application of the trailer brake could result in reduced ability to stop and contribute to a possible crash.

Corrective Action: Hopkins will notify owners and replace the original harness with a revised harness free of charge. the recall began august 17, 2007. owners can contact hopkins at 800-835-0129.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07E046000

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