Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V053000 Reported March 15, 1999

Timpte/frame

Q: What is recall 99V053000?

NHTSA recall 99V053000 was issued by Timpte, Inc. on March 15, 1999. It addresses: Timpte/frame. The recall affects approximately 49 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Timpte, Inc. · N/A · 49 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V053000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Timpte, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 15, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: "pup" trailers, models d2166 and d2168, equipped with a fixed turntable dolly with a tongue that will attach to a pintle hitch on the lead unit. the cap screws that attach the turntable to the suspension frame can become disconnected from the trailer.

Safety Consequence

Failure of the fastened connection while the trailer is in use could result in vehicle crash, damage to the trailer, and/or property damage or personal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the cap screws on these trailers.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Timpte, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 99V053000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 99V053000

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

What is recall 99V053000?

NHTSA recall 99V053000 was issued by Timpte, Inc. on March 15, 1999. It addresses: Timpte/frame. The recall affects approximately 49 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Timpte, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V053000 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.