Zieman D2, D2W (1979-1980): Trailer hitches
Recall 80V005000 · Jan 22, 1980 · Zieman Mfg. Co.
30
vehicles affected
30
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 80V005000
- Date
- Jan 22, 1980
- Maker
- Zieman Mfg. Co.
- Units affected
- 30
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 1979-1980
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
THE DEFECT IS DUE TO A DESIGN ERROR IN THE COUPLING SYSTEM OF THE TRAILER AND TOWING VEHICLE. IN NORMAL OPERATION, THE SURGE BRAKE HITCH COUPLER ACTIVATES THE TRAILER BRAKES AS THE TOWING VEHICLE DECELERATES. A TRANSVERSE PIN, LOCATED IN THE REAR PART OF THE BRAKE ACTUATOR, MAY PULL OUT OF THE FIXED EARS AT ITS EXTREME ENDS. THIS WOULD ALLOW TRAILER SEPARATION, EXCEPT FOR THE SAFETY CHAINS.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 80V005000?
2 models: Zieman D2 (1979-1980), Zieman D2W (1979-1980), about 30 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 80V005000?
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE.
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.