Timpte, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V458000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V458000 by Timpte, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2015 bulk commodity hopper trailers manufactured october 9, 2013, to march 31, 2014, and equipped with certain saf-holland-brand cbx trailer suspension air ride axle systems Includes 634 affected units, Trailer Suspension Pivot Bolt Failure, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 bulk commodity hopper trailers manufactured october 9, 2013, to march 31, 2014, and equipped with certain saf-holland-brand cbx trailer suspension air ride axle systems

Defect Summary

Timpte, inc. (timpte) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 bulk commodity hopper trailers manufactured october 9, 2013, to march 31, 2014, and equipped with certain saf-holland-brand cbx trailer suspension air ride axle systems. The affected trailer suspensions have pivot bolts that may fail.

Corrective Action

Timpte will notify owners, and timpte or saf-holland-approved repair shops will replace the defective pivot bolts with new pivot bolts, free of charge. the recall began on september 18, 2014. Owners may contact timpte customer service at 1-402-367-3056 or saf-holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V458000
Manufacturer: Timpte, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-07-28T00:00:00
Subject: Trailer suspension pivot bolt failure
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 634

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Timpte, inc. (timpte) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 bulk commodity hopper trailers manufactured october 9, 2013, to march 31, 2014, and equipped with certain saf-holland-brand cbx trailer suspension air ride axle systems. The affected trailer suspensions have pivot bolts that may fail.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the pivot bolts may cause the suspension and attached axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Timpte will notify owners, and timpte or saf-holland-approved repair shops will replace the defective pivot bolts with new pivot bolts, free of charge. the recall began on september 18, 2014. Owners may contact timpte customer service at 1-402-367-3056 or saf-holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 61.04

Metadata

SID: row-85ab_b2qc-2dt3
NHTSA ID: 14V458000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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