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NHTSARecalled Jun 25, 1992 · #92V090000

EQUIPMENT:CARRIER:SPARE TIRE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

INADEQUATE STRENGTH OF THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF A SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL OR TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF A SPARE TIRE, WHEEL AND DORSEY ADDED COUNTERBALANCE WEIGHT IN A DOLLY APPLICATION. THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER FRAME CAN CRACK, RESULTING INTHE TIRE CARRIER, SPARE TIRE, AND SPARE WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE DOLLY.

Product details

Product
EQUIPMENT:CARRIER:SPARE TIRE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
DORSEY CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

INSPECT THE TIRE CARRIERS AND COUNTERBALANCE ATTACHMENT WELDS FOR CRACKS. REINFORCE COUNTERBALANCE WELDS WITH NEW WELDS, AND REINFORCE THE FRONT OF THE TIRE CARRIER WITH FLAT BAR ATTACHMENT.

View the official CPSC notice