NHTSA campaign 89V207000

TIMPTE, INC. recall 89V207000

MOUNTING BRACKETS USED TO ATTACH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY TO THE TRAILER FRAME MAY FAIL.

Reported 11/27/1989

What can happen

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.

Repair

REPLACE BRACKETS WITH MODIFIED BRACKETS.

Components

  • Equipment: Mechanical: Carrier/rack

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.