Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Tekonsha (Surepull Towing Systems) Trailer Hitch Receivers Sold For Use On Certain Chevrolet Blazer, Oldsmobile Bravada, And GMC Jimmy Trucks Between September 1994 And June 2001, Part Nos. 37453, 37453-23, 37453-27, 37451, Sp451, 25953, 25951, And Sp951. These Hitches Were Mislabeled As To Their Weight Distributing Capabilities, Or Are Of A Similar Design, And Could Fail If Overloaded, Causing The Support Arms To Break Without Warning.
Make Of Vehicle
TEKONSHA
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
01E036000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
The Defect Can Cause The Support Arms To Break Without Warning, Allowing The Towed Vehicle To Disengage From The Towing Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Tekonsha Is Notifying Distributors And Original Equpiment Manufacturers And Will Replace The DefeCTIve Hitches Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began July 23, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Tekonsha Towing Systems At 1-888-422-8060.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Tekonsha Engineering Co.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
10026
Date Owners Notified
20010723
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Tekonsha Engineering Co.
Date Report Received
20010709