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SevereNHTSA·11V147000·Announced 2011-03-01

TIMPTE Recalls 2006 TDH Trailers Due to Axle Nut Torque Defect

TIMPTE is recalling 2006 TDH van trailers because axle spindle nuts may have insufficient torque, risking wheel separation.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle assembly) where the source text explicitly states the defect could progress to wheel separation and result in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

TIMPTE, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006 TDH van trailers manufactured between September 8, 2005, and September 9, 2005. These vehicles are equipped with ArvinMeritor TL series trailer axles. The recall addresses a defect where insufficient torque may have been applied to the spindle nut on the axle, specifically where the stake washer for the nut is staked in a single location instead of multiple locations.

Low or no torque on the nut can result in excessive end-play in the wheel-end system. This condition could progress to a wheel separation, which could result in a crash. ArvinMeritor is working with vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. The safety recall began on March 7, 2011.

Owners may contact ArvinMeritor at 1-248-273-4641 for more information. 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 visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TIMPTE TDH
Brand
TIMPTE
Manufacturer
TIMPTE, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Van Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TDH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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