Stowaway2 Cargo Carrier Recalls

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October 21st, 2003

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03E052000
Manufacturer: IRONWOOD PACIFIC, INC.

Defect Summary:
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.

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

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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).

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