NHTSA Recall 04V466000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V466000; Date: Sep. 22, 2004
If the bracket breaks, continuous vibration may cause the carrier to slowly slide out of the trailer hitch crosstube and fall on the road, which could cause a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Home And Park Roadtrek 170; 2003 Home And Park Roadtrek 170; 2004 Home And Park Roadtrek 170; 2002 Home And Park Roadtrek 190; 2004 Home And Park Roadtrek 190; 2002 Home And Park Roadtrek 210; 2003 Home And Park Roadtrek 210; 2004 Home And Park Roadtrek 210
Component: Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Manufactured by: Home & Park Motorhomes
Affected Units:: 1,001
Recall Summary:
On certain motor homes, the spare tire carrier bracket can fatigue and lead to fracture.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire carrier bracket by welding it to the trailer hitch crosstube, eliminating all vibration. The recall began on October 15, 2004. Owners should contact home and park at 1-888-762-3873.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 15, 2004
Also see: