Timpte 1985–1989 Equipment recall
Recalled November 27, 1989 · NHTSA recall 89V207000 · Timpte
Hazard
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.
Remedy
REPLACE BRACKETS WITH MODIFIED BRACKETS.
Units
264 units
Description
MOUNTING BRACKETS USED TO ATTACH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY TO THE TRAILER FRAME MAY FAIL.
What to do
REPLACE BRACKETS WITH MODIFIED BRACKETS.
Product
Timpte TIMPTE
Manufacturer(s)
Timpte, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →