Defect Description For Recall
The Defect Is Due To A Design Error In The Coupling System Of The Trailer And Towing Vehicle. In Normal Operation, The Surge Brake Hitch Coupler Activates The Trailer Brakes As The Towing Vehicle Decelerates. A Transverse Pin, Located In The Rear Part Of The Brake Actuator, May Pull Out Of The Fixed Ears At Its Extreme Ends. This Would Allow Trailer Separation, Except For The Safety Chains.
Make Of Vehicle
ZIEMAN
Model Of Vehicle
D2W
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
80V005000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect Vehicle And Replace DefeCTIve Components Without Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Zieman Mfg. Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19790201
End Of Manufacture
19800101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
30
Date Owners Notified
19800903
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mansfield Tire & Rubber C
Date Report Received
19800122