CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- Timpte, Inc. (Timpte) is recalling certain 2022 Bulk Commodity Hopper trailers. The screws that secure the bracket cover and end cover of the iABS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been improperly tightened, which can allow the screws to loosen and back out, resulting in a loss of pressure in the unit.
- Risk
- Pressure loss in the iABS unit can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the iABS ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2021. Owners may contact Timpte customer service at 1-402-367-3056.
- Notes
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2022 bulk commodity hopper trailers may have had the screws securing the bracket cover and end cover of the iABS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) tightened improperly. Over time, these screws can loosen and back out, causing the unit to lose pressure.
Pressure loss in the iABS unit can cause a loss of brake function, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own or operate an affected trailer, take it seriously and address it promptly.
Authorized dealers will replace the iABS ECU free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2021. You can also contact Timpte customer service at 1-402-367-3056, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Timpte Bulk Commodity Hopper | 2022 |
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