Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motor Homes, The Spare Tire Carrier Bracket Can Fatigue And Lead To Fracture.
Make Of Vehicle
HOME AND PARK
Model Of Vehicle
ROADTREK 170
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V466000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
Effect Of Defect
If The Bracket Breaks, Continuous Vibration May Cause The Carrier To Slowly Slide Out Of The Trailer Hitch Crosstube And Fall On The Road, Which Could Cause A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Spare Tire Carrier Bracket By Welding It To The Trailer Hitch Crosstube, Eliminating All Vibration. The Recall Began On October 15, 2004. Owners Should Contact Home And Park At 1-888-762-3873.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Home & Park Motorhomes
Start Of Manufacture
20020701
End Of Manufacture
20040930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1001
Date Owners Notified
20041015
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040922