Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Custom Trailers Equipped With Tekonsha Or Bargman Breakaway Switch Assemblies. The Subject Switches Are Base Parts 2011 And 50-85-009, And Are Branded Tekonsha (2011) And Bargman (50-85-009). These May Be Packaged In Kit Numbers 1026, 1028, 2011-23, 2028-23, 2011P, 2011Ap, 20005, 20010, 20015, 20020, 2026, 2026-Lb, 2028, 1026-Lb, 50-85-200, 50-85-201, 50-85-250, 5061404, 5061406, 5061407, 5061408, 5061410, 5061506, 5061507, 5061508, 5067406, 5067407, 5067408, 5067409, And 5067410. The Internal Switching Mechanism May Fail To Make Proper Contact And Provide Electrical Continuity When The Breakaway Pin Is Pulled. This Condition May Result In No Electrical Power To The Trailer Brakes In The Event Of A Trailer Breakaway Situition And Could Occur Without Warning.
Make Of Vehicle
SPECTRE
Model Of Vehicle
6000
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V265002
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Trailer Breaking Loose From A Tow Vehicle, The MalfunCTIon Of A Breakaway Switch Could Result In A Vehicle Crash, Personal Injury, Property Damage Or Both.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The DefeCTIve Breakaway Device With New Breakaway Kits Free Of Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spectre Manufacturing Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000401
End Of Manufacture
20000908
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
124
Date Owners Notified
20000917
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Spectre Mfg., Inc.
Date Report Received
20000920