Safety Recall NHTSA · 06E054000 Reported June 19, 2006

Tekonsha brand breakaway switches

Cequent Electrical Products · N/A · 17,534 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06E054000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Cequent Electrical Products
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
17,534
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 19, 2006

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 Cequent Electrical Products dealer and reference recall ID 06E054000 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 06E054000

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

What is recall 06E054000?

NHTSA recall 06E054000 was issued by Cequent Electrical Products on June 19, 2006. It addresses: Tekonsha brand breakaway switches. The recall affects approximately 17,534 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cequent Electrical Products dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06E054000 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.