NHTSA Recall 89V207000
Filed by Timpte, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 1989-11-27. An estimated 264 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
MOUNTING BRACKETS USED TO ATTACH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY TO THE TRAILER FRAME MAY FAIL.
Risk
FAILURE OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET RESULTS IN THE SPARE TIREASSEMBLY SEPARATING FROM THE TRAILER AND CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF,CREATING A ROAD HAZARD WHICH MAY RESULT IN VEHICLE CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE BRACKETS WITH MODIFIED BRACKETS.
Notes
SYSTEM: SPARE TIRE CARRIER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GRAIN TRAILERS.
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