NHTSA recall 05E061000 · Equipment
Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Reported Sep 27, 200583 vehicles affectedOFF-ROAD TECHNOLOGYBuilt Jun 1, 2002 – Dec 31, 2004
The defect
Certain off-road technoloy swing-out tire carriers, models ot-206, ot-403, and ot-3200 sold as an aftermarket accessory for use on certain jeep and hummer H2 vehicles. the pivot shaft bolts can break near the base of the pivot shafts allowing the swing-out tire assembly to completely separate from the vehicle.
The risk
Should the carrier separate while the vehicle IS in use, a vehicle crash could occur.
The remedy
Off-road technology will notify owners and repair the carriers free of charge. The recall began on november 9, 2005. customers may contact off-road technology at 1-800-818-6821.