NHTSA Recall - 25V446

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

This notice applies to your vehicle.  

Please refer to the affected unit listing by Chassis ID shown further in this document

NHTSA Recall No. 25V466

25 JULY 2025

Dear Dan Buhle

Chassis ID 14536

VIN 7XCNSAA82SR014536

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

TICO Manufacturing has decided that certain August 2024 through June 2025 TICO Pro-Spotter vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

WHY DOES MY VEHICLE NEED REPAIR?

Terminal Investment Corporation (TICO) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Pro Spotter trucks. The vehicles may be equipped with a non-DOT brake line fitting, resulting in reduced braking performance which can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

WHAT WILL YOUR DEALER DO?

TICO Dealers will inspect the 90° ELBOW 1/2 TUBE PUSH-ON TO 3/8 PIPE BRASS SWIVEL FITTING on potentially affected units based on the chassis ID list shown below regardless of vehicle functionality.  The inspections and replacement should take approximately 0.5 Hours. (30 minutes).  Upon completion of inspection, your dealer will replace, if necessary, the non-DOT fitting and submit a case via TICO EDGE notifying TICO Uptime Center of completion.

TICO will cover the inspection as well as replacement and will also cover your dealers’ travel expenses.

Your dealer will replace the 90° ELBOW 1/2 TUBE PUSH-ON TO 3/8 PIPE BRASS SWIVEL FITTING at no cost to you.  

Important Note:  

If during the campaign, we identify the 13 units requiring fitting replacement before all trucks have been inspected, you will receive notice that the campaign has ended.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

Please contact your local authorized TICO dealer and schedule an appointment for your free inspection as soon as possible.  If your 90° ELBOW 1/2 TUBE PUSH-ON TO 3/8 PIPE BRASS SWIVEL FITTING is affected, your dealer will provide you with a more accurate inspection and repair completion date for your free of charge repair.

WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT WITH FURTHER QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

If you have and questions or concerns about this recall, please contact the TICO Uptime Center at Phone: 833.UPTIME.2 or e-mail us at: warranty@ticotractors.com.

If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge, or within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a written complaint to:

Administrator

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey AVE SE

Washington, DC 20590

You may also call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-888-275-9171); or go to:  http://www.safercar.com.

WHAT IF YOU ARE A LESSOR?

Feder law requires that you forward a copy of this safety recall notice to the lessee within 10 days.

WHAT IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR THIS REPAIR?

Your inspection and repair are covered under warranty.  You may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of repairs made prior to this recall notification.  You may submit your receipts detailing the replacement costs along with your reimbursement request by e-mailing us at: warranty@ticotractors.com.

WHAT IF YOU NO LONGER OWN THE VEHICLE?

If you no longer own the vehicle, please contact the TICO Uptime Center at Phone: 833.UPTIME.2 or e-mail us at: warranty@ticotractors.com.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your attention to this safety matter.

Sincerely

TICO Uptime Center Team

Unit listing (By Chassis ID)