Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co. | NHTSA Recall #86V002000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86V002000 by Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co.. Includes 875 affected units, STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY:OTHER PARTS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The flanged "whiz-lock" nuts used to secure the car ramps to the trailer loosen and fall off the bolts. consequence of defect: the securing bolts will fall out and allow the ramps to fall off the trailer causing a highway hazard to oncoming or trailing traffic which may result in an accident.

Corrective Action

Send notice and thread deformed type lock nuts and bolts to all owners of trailers suspected of having the flanged "whiz-lock" nuts.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 86V002000

Manufacturer: Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co.

Report Received Date: 1986-12-02T00:00:00

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

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 875

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The flanged "whiz-lock" nuts used to secure the car ramps to the trailer loosen and fall off the bolts. consequence of defect: the securing bolts will fall out and allow the ramps to fall off the trailer causing a highway hazard to oncoming or trailing traffic which may result in an accident.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Send notice and thread deformed type lock nuts and bolts to all owners of trailers suspected of having the flanged "whiz-lock" nuts.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 86V002000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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