Roadtrek 170, 190 +1 more: Other

Affects Roadtrek 170, 190, 210 · 2002–2004 — about 227 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain motorhomes equipped with the optional spare tire carrier (so called "Continental Kit") could experience a failure of the spare tire carrier locking bracket. If the bracket breaks, continuous vibration may cause the carrier assembly to slowly slide out of the trailer hitch crosstube and fall on the road, which could cause a crash. Excessive movement/vibration of the spare tire can alert some driver's that something is wrong. Correction: Dealers will weld the carrier to the trailer hitch crosstube.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational