SuspensionRecall 14V-458 · 2014–2015 Timpte Bulk Commodity Hopper
Timpte, Inc. recall 14V-458 covers 634 2014–2015 Timpte Bulk Commodity Hopper for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V458000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Timpte, Inc. (Timpte) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 bulk commodity hopper trailers manufactured October 9, 2013, to March 31, 2014, and equipped with certain SAF-Holland-brand CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems. The affected trailer suspensions have pivot bolts that may fail.
The risk
Failure of the pivot bolts may cause the suspension and attached axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Timpte will notify owners, and Timpte or SAF-Holland-approved repair shops will replace the defective pivot bolts with new pivot bolts, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2014. Owners may contact Timpte customer service at 1-402-367-3056 or SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 10 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 9, 2013 to March 31, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.