NHTSA Recall 00V265002: Trailer hitches
SPECTRE MANUFACTURING INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 124 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Spectre 3801-T.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V265002 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | September 20, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 17, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective breakaway device with new breakaway kits free of charge.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spectre at 1-253-537-4969 or tekonsha towing systems at 1-800-325-5860. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V265002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spectre 3801-T | 2000 |
| Spectre 4000 | 2000 |
| Spectre 5000 | 2000 |
| Spectre 6000 | 2000 |
| Spectre Custom Trailer | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.