Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V265002 Reported September 20, 2000

Spectre/tekonsha/breakaway switch

Spectre Mfg., Inc. · N/A · 124 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V265002
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Spectre Mfg., Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
124
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 20, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: custom trailers equipped with tekonsha or bargman breakaway switch assemblies. 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 situition and could occur without warning.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the defective breakaway device with new breakaway kits free of charge.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Spectre Mfg., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00V265002 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V265002

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V265002?

NHTSA recall 00V265002 was issued by Spectre Mfg., Inc. on September 20, 2000. It addresses: Spectre/tekonsha/breakaway switch. The recall affects approximately 124 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Spectre Mfg., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V265002 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.