Recall
Midas Midas — 77V118000
NHTSA ID
77V118000
Make
Midas
Model
Midas
Years Affected
1977
Recall Date
1977-08-05
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Units Affected
650
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKET AND INSTALL A PROPERLY WELDED ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE.