FREIGHTLINER 2000-2002: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Reported: February 3, 1997 Initiated: February 3, 1997 #97V012000
Product Description
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST COMPONENTS CAN BECOME LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING AND ALLOW THE SPARE TIRE TO MOVE FROM ITS STORED POSITION TO THE ROAD SURFACE.
Reason for Recall
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST COMPONENTS CAN BECOME LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING AND ALLOW THE SPARE TIRE TO MOVE FROM ITS STORED POSITION TO THE ROAD SURFACE.
Hazard
THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- FREIGHTLINER
- Distribution
- United States
- Official Source
- https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=97V012000
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST COMPONENTS CAN BECOME LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING AND ALLOW THE SPARE TIRE TO MOVE FROM ITS STORED POSITION TO THE ROAD SURFACE.. Recalled by FREIGHTLINER.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST COMPONENTS CAN BECOME LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING AND ALLOW THE SPARE TIRE TO MOVE FROM ITS STORED POSITION TO THE ROAD SURFACE.
What should consumers do? ▼
DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on February 3, 1997. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 97V012000.
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