Mechanical: carrier/rackRecall 77V-118 · 1977 Midas Midas

MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORP. recall 77V-118 covers 650 1977 Midas Midas for a mechanical: carrier/rack problem, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 1977.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected6501 model

ReportedAug 5, 1977Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 77V118000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Midas Midas1977