| Make : TIMPTE | Model : TIMPTE | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19850101 - 19891101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V207000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19891117 | Date Received by ODI: 19891127 | Date Added to Database: 19891204 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TIMPTE, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TIMPTE, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 264 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
MOUNTING BRACKETS USED TO ATTACH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY TO THE TRAILER FRAME MAY FAIL. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE BRACKETS WITH MODIFIED BRACKETS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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