Vehicle recall 99V053000 · March 15, 1999

Timpte D2166 and D2168

Vehicle description: "pup" trailers, models D2166 and D2168, equipped with a fixed turntable dolly with a tongue that will attach to a pintle hitch on the lead unit.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: "pup" trailers, models D2166 and D2168, equipped with a fixed turntable dolly with a tongue that will attach to a pintle hitch on the lead unit. The cap screws that attach the turntable to the suspension frame can become disconnected from the trailer.
Consequence: Failure of the fastened connection while the trailer is in use could result in vehicle crash, damage to the trailer, and/or property damage or personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cap screws on these trailers.
Notes: Owner notification is expected to begin during March 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact timpte at 1-800-654-0636. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 99V053000
Reported to NHTSA: March 15, 1999
Filed by: TIMPTE, INC.
Owner notification: March 16, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected: 49
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Trailer hitches

Recall 99V053000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Timpte D2166 (1992-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
Timpte D2168 (1992-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992

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