2009–2011 Timpte TDH recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
This could cause premature failure of the upper coupler increasing the risk of personal injury to the driver.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V515000
- Manufacturer
- TIMPTE, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 296
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 5, 2010
- Built
- Mar 31, 2009 – Mar 16, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .