2015 TIMPTE BULK COMMODITY HOPPER RECALL - #14V458000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 TIMPTE BULK COMMODITY HOPPER |
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| Manufacturer |
Timpte, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
10/9/2013 - 3/31/2014 |
| Recalled on |
7/28/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Timpte, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/18/2014 |
| # Affected |
634 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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