Thieman Steel Frame Liftgate: Structure
Recall 16E076000 · Sep 29, 2016 · Thieman Tailgates
504
units affected
504
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16E076000
- Date
- Sep 29, 2016
- Maker
- Thieman Tailgates
- Units affected
- 504
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Structure > Body > Hatchback/liftgate
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thieman | Steel Frame Liftgate | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16E076000?
1 model: Thieman Steel Frame Liftgate (all years), about 504 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16E076000?
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.
What can 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.