MIDAS UNSPECIFIED 1977: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V118000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MIDAS | UNSPECIFIED | 1977 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1977-08-05 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORP.
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 650
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE SPARE TIRE MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE DEFECTIVE AND COULD BREAK UNDER CERTAIN STRESS CONDITIONS. THE SPARE TIRE WOULD THEN BE FREE TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE.
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKET AND INSTALL A PROPERLY WELDED ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; SPARE TIRE MOUNTING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE SPARE TIRE LEAVE THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS INMOTION, A SERIOUS VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
