Tekonsha: equipment recalls

1. 20E033000Received 27 May 2020. 2,285 units.

   Electrical System / Integrated Trailer Brake Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Horizon Global (Horizon) is recalling certain Tekonsha Prodigy RF Electronic Brake Control with Bluetooth kits, part number 902501, and certain Hand Held units, Part No. 90253, that were sold separately as replacements to be used with the 902501 sold for use on for 1 to 3 axle trailers. The brake control kit and its informational materials do not adequately instruct the operator that trailer brake functionality via foot pedal is unavailable when used in conjunction with certain 7-Way Trailer Connectors, while the tow vehicle's 4-Way Hazard Warning Signals are activated. The manual hand-held override trailer braking continues to function as intended.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If a driver of a vehicle equipped with certain 7-way trailer connectors is not aware that trailer braking via foot pedal is unavailable while the 4-Way Hazard Warning Signals are in use, a delay in applying the manual hand-held brake may increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Horizon will notify owners and dealers, and will provide a replacement part that provides notice/indicators to the driver when foot pedal braking is unavailable, along with updated instructions, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact Horizon customer service at 1-877-973-7871.

   Products named: Tekonsha Prodigy Elec. Brake Contr; Tekonsha Prodigy Hand Held Unit.

   Report filed by Horizon Global. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Jun 2020.

2. 13E041000Received 30 Jul 2013. 549 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Cequent Performance Products is recalling certain Tekonsha Electric Trailer Brake Control Wiring Adapters with Part No. 30232-P and 30231-P. These adapters are used as aftermarket equipment on model year 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles. If the brakes are applied while the turn signal is activated, the turn signal may turn off. The opposite trailer turn signal may then activate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An incorrect turn signal will not properly notify others of the driver's intent (such as direction of a turn or lane change), increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Cequent will notify distributors, dealers, installers, and customers and will replace the adapters free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2013. Owners may contact Cequent at 1-877-827-0799.

   Products named: Tekonsha 30231-P; Tekonsha 30232-P.

   Report filed by Cequent Performance Products, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Aug 2013.

3. 06E054000Received 19 Jun 2006. 17,534 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain tekonsha brand breakaway switches, model 2010 (with various model number suffixes) 2010-23, 2010-atk, 2010-b-prime, 2010-b125, 2010-b125-b, 2010-b125-bg, 2010-napa-s, 2010-p, and 2010-s-bsi, manufactured in taiwan and were sold both as individual units and as components in breakaway kits. These switches were sold by cequent as original equipment and in the aftermarket for trailer applications. An electrical switching component may cause the breakaway device to fail or to operate improperly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the case of a separation of the trailer from the towing vehicle, a failure of the breakaway switch may prevent the trailer brakes from activating possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Cequent will notify owners of the aftermarket kits and the vehicle manufacturers will notify their owners and replace the switches free of charge. The recall began on june 1, 2006. Owners may contact cequent at 517-767-4142.

   Products named: Tekonsha 2010.

   Report filed by CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS.

4. 01E036000Received 9 Jul 2001. 10,026 units.

   Trailer Hitches

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Equipment description: tekonsha (surepull towing systems) trailer hitch receivers sold for use on certain chevrolet blazer, oldsmobile bravada, and GMC jimmy trucks between september 1994 and june 2001, part nos. 37453, 37453-23, 37453-27, 37451, sp451, 25953, 25951, and sp951. These hitches were mislabeled as to their weight distributing capabilities, or are of a similar design, and could fail if overloaded, causing the support arms to break without warning.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The defect can cause the support arms to break without warning, allowing the towed vehicle to disengage from the towing vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Tekonsha is notifying distributors and original equpiment manufacturers and will replace the defective hitches free of charge. Owner notification began july 23, 2001. 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 tekonsha towing systems at 1-888-422-8060.

   Products named: Tekonsha Trailer Hitch Receiver.

   Report filed by TEKONSHA ENGINEERING CO.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Jul 2001.

5. 00E045000Received 10 Aug 2000. 120,000 units.

   Trailer Hitches

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Equipment description: breakaway switch assemblies for trailers shipped during april 1 through july 7, 2000. 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 situation and could occur without warning.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Tekonsha is notifying distributors and original equpiment manufacturers and will replace the defective breakaway device with new breakwawy kits free of charge. Also, tekonsha will reimburse for all freight charges to and from its customers on recalled part number.

   Products named: Tekonsha Breakaway Switch.

   Report filed by TEKONSHA ENGINEERING CO.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Sep 2000.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

• 20101
• 30231-P1
• 30232-P1
• Breakaway Switch1
• Prodigy Elec. Brake Contr1
• Prodigy Hand Held Unit1
• Trailer Hitch Receiver1

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Which Tekonsha products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 7 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: 2010

How many units does a Tekonsha equipment campaign have?

The median Tekonsha campaign has 10,026 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.

Which component do the Tekonsha campaigns name most often?

Equipment, in 2 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.