Structure: bodyRecall 04V-361 · 2003 Quality Vendor Cart
QUALITY STREET CARTS recall 04V-361 covers 44 2003 Quality Vendor Cart for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V361000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN VENDOR CARTS, THE TIRES CAN CONTACT THE UNDERSIDE WHILE MOVING.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CART TO TIP OVER SIDEWAYS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
QUALITY STREET CARTS WILL SEND OUT 2" X 3/4" STEEL SPACES THAT MUST BE WELDED IN PLACE ABOVE THE SLIPPER SPRING FLAT IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE GAP BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE TIRES AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CART. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT QUALITY STREET CARTS AT 1-866-364-2278.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- TRAILER BODY CAN CONTACT TIRESNHTSA