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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 07V489📅 Oct 17, 2007

2002–2007 Scott Liberty I & 2002–2007 Scott Liberty II recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain air compressor trailers, the spare tire mount may fail at one or more of the welds on the upright bar resulting in the spare tire coming loose and falling from the trailer.

💥 The risk

Should the spare tire detach itself from the carrier while the trailer is in motion, a crash may result.

🔧 The fix

Scott will replace the old style spare tire mount with one of a new design. The recall is expected to begin during october 2007. Owners may contact scott at 1-800-247-7257.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
07V489000
Manufacturer
SCOTT HEALTH & SAFETY
Vehicles affected
188
Component
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Owner phone
1-800-247-7257
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 16, 2008
Built
Oct 1, 2002 – Oct 6, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 07V489 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 07V489?

2002–2007 Scott Liberty I & 2002–2007 Scott Liberty II. 188 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Scott dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-247-7257.