NHTSA recall 00V265001
Trailer Hitches · Coachmen RV Company, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Tekonsha is notifying distributors and original equpiment manufacturers and will replace the defective breakaway device with new breakaway kits free of charge. Also, tekonsha will reimburse for all freight charges to and from its customers on recalled part number.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2000 Coachmen Catalina
- 2000 Coachmen Futura
- 2000 Coachmen Lite FW
- 2000 Coachmen Lite TT
- 2000 Coachmen Prospera
- 2000 Coachmen Royal
- Coachmen Futura
- Coachmen Lite FW
- Coachmen Lite TT
- Coachmen Prospera
- Coachmen Royal
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Coachmen Catalina, 2000 Coachmen Futura, 2000 Coachmen Lite Fw, 2000 Coachmen Lite Tt, 2000 Coachmen Prospera, 2000 Coachmen Royal, 2000 Shasta Cadet.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 00V265001.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.