Defect Description For Recall
Certain T-Connectors Manufactured From June Through October 2005 Sold By Cequent Towing Products Under The Hidden Hitch, Reese, And Draw-Tite Brand Names For Aftermarket Installation On 2005 And 2006 Volvo Xc90 Vehicles. Due To A Unique Waveform Present On The Tail Lamp Circuit Of The Tow Vehicle, The T-Connector May Cause The Tail Lamps To Flicker Or Not Work When The Vehicle Is In Operation.
Make Of Vehicle
DRAW-TITE
Model Of Vehicle
18403
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06E005000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
Effect Of Defect
Non-Operational Or Intermittently Operational Tail Lamps Can Prevent The Vehicle/Trailer From Being Visible To Other Vehicles, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Cequent Will Notify Owners And Replace The T-Connectors Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin On January 30, 2006. Owners May Contact Cequent At 1-800-632-3290.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cequent Towing Products, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050601
End Of Manufacture
20051031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
236
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060120
Make Campaign Number
05-053