Recall 03E052000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 03E052000 · announced October 20, 2003 · Stowaway2 · 1,000 units affected

The problem

STOWAWAY2 CARGO CARRIER SWINGAWAY MODELS 022.3, 022.3W, 025.3, AND 022.9 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 13 AND JULY 22, 2003. DUE TO INCONSISTENT WELD QUALITY, THE ROLLER BEARINGS ON THE LATCHING MECHANISM CAN BREAK.

The risk

IF THE ROLLER BEARING BREAKS, THE CARRIER MAY SWING OUT INTO TRAFFIC.

What to do

IRONWOOD WILL PROVIDE EACH OWNER A RETROFIT RAMP KIT THAT WILL PREVENT THE LATCH FROM DISENGAGING IN THE EVENT OF A ROLLER BEARING WELD FAILURE FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.