Midas 1977 Equipment recall
Recalled August 5, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V118000 · Midas
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKET AND INSTALL A PROPERLY WELDED ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Units
650 units
Description
THE SPARE TIRE MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE DEFECTIVE AND COULD BREAK UNDER CERTAIN STRESS CONDITIONS. THE SPARE TIRE WOULD THEN BE FREE TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKET AND INSTALL A PROPERLY WELDED ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Product
Midas MIDAS
Manufacturer(s)
MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →