Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E117000 Reported December 18, 2018

Tire carrier affecting lighting/fmvss 108, 111

Tap Worldwide, Llc · N/A · 114 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18E117000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
114
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 18, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Tap worldwide, llc (tap) is recalling certain poison spyder customs-brand tire carriers, part number 19-62-030tp1, sold as aftermarket parts. these tire carriers may not provide a license plate lamp or center high-mounted brake light and may also cause the rear visibility camera system to be inoperable. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," and number 111, "rearview mirrors."

Safety Consequence

Without a high-mounted brake light, the warning given to others that the vehicle is slowing or stopping may be limited. if the rear camera is inoperable, the driver may have reduced visibility of what is behind the vehicle. either condition can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tap will notify owners, and dealers will replace the poison spyder tire carrier, free of charge. The recall began february 12, 2019. Owners may contact tap customer service at 1-888-376-1417.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Tap Worldwide, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18E117000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18E117000

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

What is recall 18E117000?

NHTSA recall 18E117000 was issued by Tap Worldwide, Llc on December 18, 2018. It addresses: Tire carrier affecting lighting/fmvss 108, 111. The recall affects approximately 114 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tap Worldwide, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E117000 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.