The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·12E004000·Announced 2012-02-13

Tow Ready T-One Connector Recall for Brake Lamp Defect

Cequent is recalling Tow Ready T-One Connectors for 2011-2012 Dodge Chargers because a circuit error may disable the left brake lamp, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that increases the risk of a crash by disabling brake lights, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Cequent Towing Products, Inc. is recalling certain Tow Ready T-One Connectors (trailer wiring harness adapters), part number 118542. These aftermarket parts were sold for use on model year 2011 and 2012 Dodge Charger vehicles.

Due to an error in the circuit logic, the T-One connector may cause the left (driver) side brake lamp on the trailer to become inoperable while the right (passenger) side turn signal lamp is activated. Without functioning brake lights, following drivers may not know that the lead vehicle is slowing or stopping, which increases the risk of a crash.

Cequent will notify owners and replace the T-One connector free of charge. The safety recall began on March 6, 2012. Owners may contact Cequent Customer Service at 1-877-208-2573 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOW READY T-ONE CONNECTOR
Brand
TOW READY
Manufacturer
CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
Hazard
Affected units
117

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)

  • T-ONE CONNECTOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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