What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2005386
- Recall date
- 8 December 2005
- Make
- Western
- Models
- Alpenlite
- Model years
- 2000 to 2001
- Vehicle class
- RV Trailer
- System
- Other
- Raised as
- Recalls Audit
- Vehicles affected
- 8
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain fifth wheel trailers, the internal switching mechanism of the breakaway switch assembly 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 situation and could occur without warning. In the event of a trailer breaking loose from a tow vehicle, the malfunction could result in additional accidental damage; personal injury, property damage or both. Correction: Dealers will replace the breakaway switch assembly.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2005386.