NHTSA recall 00V265002
Trailer hitches
Spectre 3801-T and 4 more
The defect
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.
The risk
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 remedy
Dealers will replace the defective breakaway device with new breakaway kits free of charge.