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2011 Tow Ready T-One Connector

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Aug 23, 2019
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Feb 13, 2012
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2011 Tow Ready T-One Connector, most frequently naming the other / unspecified category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
12E004000

EQUIPMENT

Feb 13, 2012
117 units potentially affected
The defect: CEQUENT IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW READY T-ONE CONNECTORS (TRAILER WIRING HARNESS ADAPTERS), PART NUMBER 118542 THAT WERE SOLD IN THE AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE CIRCUIT LOGIC, THE T-ONE CONNECTOR MAY CAUSE THE LEFT (DRIVER) SIDE BRAKE LAMP ON THE TRAILER TO BECOME INOPERABLE WHILE THE RIGHT (PASSENGER) SIDE TURN SIGNAL LAMP IS ACTIVATED.
The risk: WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS, FOLLOWING DRIVERS MAY NOT KNOW THAT THE LEAD VEHICLE IS SLOWING OR STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: CEQUENT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE T-ONE CONNECTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CEQUENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-877-208-2573.
CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 23, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT RECENTLY PURCHASED A TOW BLAZER INC. EZ-HAUL CAR TOW DOLLY, MODEL: EZTD (NA) WITH A HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM. WHILE TOWING A VEHICLE, THE TIE DOWN STRAPS, COTTER PIN, AND HOOKS LOOSENED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED BECAME LOOSE AND UNSTABLE. ON A SECOND OCCASION, THE TOW STRAPS BECAME SHREDDED BY THE ROAD SURFACE AFTER THEY LOOSENED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TOW DOLLY WAS SECURED BY A SINGLE CHAIN THAT WAS THE SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE TOW RAMPS WERE UNABLE TO BE SECURED TO THE TOW DOLLY AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET SEPARATED FROM THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY AND OTHER MOTORISTS ON THE ROADWAY DUE TO THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURES WERE DUE TO DRIVER ERROR. THE TOW DOLLY WAS NOT REPAIRED. *TT *AS *TR

NHTSA ID
11246095
Incident
Aug 18, 2019