Thieman Steel Frame Liftgate, model year 9999. Filed by Thieman Tailgates and reported to NHTSA on 29 September 2016. 504 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says Thieman Tailgates (Thieman) is recalling certain TVL125, TVL125A, TVL16, TVL16A, and SP TVL125A AL 75X48+18+6 D/FACS liftgates manufactured September 25, 2014, to July 2, 2015. The roller chains on the affected liftgates may fail.
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 16E076 cover?
- Thieman Steel Frame Liftgate.
- What is wrong with them?
- Thieman Tailgates (Thieman) is recalling certain TVL125, TVL125A, TVL16, TVL16A, and SP TVL125A AL 75X48+18+6 D/FACS liftgates manufactured September 25, 2014, to July 2, 2015. The roller chains on the affected liftgates may fail.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- If a supporting chain fails unexpectedly during operation, one side of the platform would drop, increasing the risk of a injury to someone on the liftgate or those nearby.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. Thieman has notified the truck equipment distributors/dealers, body manufacturers, and owners that purchased the affected liftgates and Theiman distributors will replace the roller chains, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on.
What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “If a supporting chain fails unexpectedly during operation, one side of the platform would drop, increasing the risk of a injury to someone on the liftgate or those nearby.”
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in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 16E076 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Thieman Tailgates |
| System at fault | Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate |
| Reported to NHTSA | 29 September 2016 |
| Model years | 9999-9999 |
| Vehicles named | THIEMAN STEEL FRAME LIFTGATE |
What the notice says today
The consequence
If a supporting chain fails unexpectedly during operation, one side of the platform would drop, increasing the risk of a injury to someone on the liftgate or those nearby.
The remedy
Thieman has notified the truck equipment distributors/dealers, body manufacturers, and owners that purchased the affected liftgates and Theiman distributors will replace the roller chains, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Alan Freeman in Thieman customer service at 1-800-524-5210 extension 104.
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CarsMultiverse, recall 16E076, wording as read on 16 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/16e076/
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