Recall 89V207000: TIMPTE, INC.

Report received

Nov 27, 1989

Manufacturer

TIMPTE, INC.

Potentially affected

264vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Mounting brackets used to attach the spare tire carrier assembly to the trailer frame may fail.

Possible 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.

Remedy

Replace brackets with modified brackets.