Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E052000 Reported October 20, 2003

Ironwood/cargo carrier

Q: What is recall 03E052000?

NHTSA recall 03E052000 was issued by Ironwood Pacific, Inc. on October 20, 2003. It addresses: Ironwood/cargo carrier. The recall affects approximately 1,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Ironwood Pacific, Inc. · N/A · 1,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03E052000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Ironwood Pacific, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,000

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

October 20, 2003

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.

Safety Consequence

If the roller bearing breaks, the carrier may swing out into traffic.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ironwood Pacific, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03E052000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03E052000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03E052000?

NHTSA recall 03E052000 was issued by Ironwood Pacific, Inc. on October 20, 2003. It addresses: Ironwood/cargo carrier. The recall affects approximately 1,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ironwood Pacific, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E052000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.