Recall 10V515000: 2009–2011 Timpte TDH

Report received

Oct 18, 2010

Manufacturer

TIMPTE, INC.

Potentially affected

296vehicles

Model years

2009–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Timpte is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 tdh trailers equipped with aluminum upper couplers. These trailers have the potential to fracture some of the structural components of the upper coupler.

Possible consequence

This could cause premature failure of the upper coupler increasing the risk of personal injury to the driver.

Remedy

Dealers will install updated reinforcement brackets to the main beam and front support channels to prevent possible failures. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 5, 2010. Owners may contact timpte at 1-402-367-3056.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 Timpte TDH0 complaints
• 2010 Timpte TDH0 complaints
• 2011 Timpte TDH1 complaints