Mechanical: carrier/rackRecall 89V-163 · 1989 Mobile Traveler Mobile Traveler
MOBILE TRAVELER, INC. recall 89V-163 covers 18 1989 Mobile Traveler Mobile Traveler for a mechanical: carrier/rack problem, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V163000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
SPARE TIRE CARRIER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE REAR WALL DUE TO THE USE OF INCORRECT BRACKET.
The fix
INSTALL NEW BRACKET AND HARDWARE.
SYSTEM:SPARE TIRE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:CLASS A MOTORHOMES WITH REAR WALL MOUNTED SPARE TIRECARRIER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT:SCREWS COULD WORK LOOSE ALLOWING THE SPARE TIREASSEMBLY TO FALL OFF, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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 February 1, 1989 to April 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- SPARE TIRE MOUNTING BRKTNHTSA