Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TIMPTE
Model Of Vehicle
BULK COMMODITY HOPPER
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V458000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of The Pivot Bolts May Cause The Suspension And Attached Axle To Separate From The Trailer, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Timpte, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20131009
End Of Manufacture
20140331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
634
Date Owners Notified
20140918
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Timpte, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140728