Thieman recall: Structure
What is wrong
Thieman Tailgates (Thieman) is recalling certain TVL125, TVL125A, TVL16, TVL16A, and SP TVL125A AL 75X48+18+6 D/FACS liftgates manufactured September 25, 2014, to July 2, 2015. The roller chains on the affected liftgates may fail.
What could happen
If a supporting chain fails unexpectedly during operation, one side of the platform would drop, increasing the risk of a injury to someone on the liftgate or those nearby.
The fix
Thieman has notified the truck equipment distributors/dealers, body manufacturers, and owners that purchased the affected liftgates and Theiman distributors will replace the roller chains, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Alan Freeman in Thieman customer service at 1-800-524-5210 extension 104.
Vehicles covered
- Thieman Steel Frame Liftgate
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16E076000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Thieman Tailgates
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 29, 2016
- Owners notified
- Aug 24, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 504
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 25, 2014 to Jul 2, 2015
- Part
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
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.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.