Timpte Bulk Commodity Hopper (2014) – 14V458000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard