American Trailers, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #79V057000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V057000 by American Trailers, Inc.. Includes 125 affected units, STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY:OTHER PARTS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The rear lower frame supporting member may experience fatigue failure due to the substitution of inferior aluminum alloy. These cracks could travel the entire length of the buck plate.

Corrective Action

An overlay of high strength aluminum will be affixed to the outside surface of the buck plate and reinforcements will be attached to the inside. This service will be done at no cost to owners.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V057000

Manufacturer: American Trailers, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1979-02-26T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:frame:members and body:other parts

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 125

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The rear lower frame supporting member may experience fatigue failure due to the substitution of inferior aluminum alloy. These cracks could travel the entire length of the buck plate.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: An overlay of high strength aluminum will be affixed to the outside surface of the buck plate and reinforcements will be attached to the inside. This service will be done at no cost to owners.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-nw49-djme~qwsi

NHTSA ID: 79V057000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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