THIEMAN THIEMAN STEEL FRAME LIFTGATE Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
THIEMAN STEEL FRAME LIFTGATE
Brand
THIEMAN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Thieman Tailgates is recalling certain THIEMAN STEEL FRAME LIFTGATE equipment due to structure:body:hatchback/liftgate issues. 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 lift.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026