0 TAP 20012
0 TAP 20012 Recall Title: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
0 TAP 20012 Recall Date: 2004-10-04
0 TAP 20012 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 04E074000
0 TAP 20012 Recall Manufacturer: HOPKINS MANUFACTURING CORP.
0 TAP 20012 Recall Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
0 TAP 20012 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 308000
0 TAP 20012 Recall Overview: CERTAIN HOPKINS TAP BREAK-AWAY SWITCHES. THE PLUNGER PIN SOLD SEPARATELY AS MODEL NUMBERS 20009 & 20012 AS WELL AS BEING INCLUDED AS A PART OF VARIOUS BREAK-AWAY KITS WITH THE FOLLOWING MODEL NUMBERS: 20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005, 20010, 20014, 20019, 20099, 20100, 20102, 20103, 20300, 20303, 17120009, 1170200001, 1170200005, 1170200099, 1530200003, 1530200004, 1540201000, 1550200003, 1580200004, 1590200004, 1610200003, 1700200003, 1770200003, 1800201000, 7020200001, 7020200002, 7020200003, 7020200004, 7020200005, 7020200009, 7020200010, 7020200012, 7020200013, 7020200099, 7020201000, 7020201001, 7020201002, 7020201003, 7020201004, 7020201007, 20005A, 20009A, S2000L, S20002, S20003, S20005, S20009, AND S20099. IF THE O-RING IS NOT PROPERLY SEATED IN THE GROOVE PROVIDED, THE RESIN PLUNGER PIN COULD BE PLACED UNDER CONTINUOUS TENSILE LOADING CONDITIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN STRESS CRACKING OF THE PLUNGER PIN OVER TIME.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
0 TAP 20012 Recall Notes: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).