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Stowaway2 Equipment recall
Recalled October 20, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03E052000 · Stowaway2
Hazard
IF THE ROLLER BEARING BREAKS, THE CARRIER MAY SWING OUT INTO TRAFFIC.
Remedy
IRONWOOD WILL PROVIDE EACH OWNER A RETROFIT RAMP KIT THAT WILL PREVENT THE LATCH FROM DISENGAGING IN THE EVENT OF A ROLLER BEARING WELD FAILURE FREE OF CHARGE.
Units
1,000 units
Description
STOWAWAY2 CARGO CARRIER SWINGAWAY MODELS 022.3, 022.3W, 025.3, AND 022.9 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 13 AND JULY 22, 2003. DUE TO INCONSISTENT WELD QUALITY, THE ROLLER BEARINGS ON THE LATCHING MECHANISM CAN BREAK.
What to do
IRONWOOD WILL PROVIDE EACH OWNER A RETROFIT RAMP KIT THAT WILL PREVENT THE LATCH FROM DISENGAGING IN THE EVENT OF A ROLLER BEARING WELD FAILURE FREE OF CHARGE.
Product
Stowaway2 CARGO CARRIER
Manufacturer(s)
IRONWOOD PACIFIC, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →