Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co. | NHTSA Recall #92E022000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 92E022000 by Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co.. Includes 2,312 affected units, EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES, component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tow bar can develop cracks in the center plate mounting where the two legs are attached. The cracking is caused by metal fatigue in a potentially weak part of the tow bar.

Corrective Action

A new redesigned weldment which includes the center plate and two legs will be provided to the customer.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 92E022000

Manufacturer: Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co.

Report Received Date: 1992-09-14T00:00:00

Subject: Equipment:other pieces

Component: Unknown Or Other

Potentially Affected Units: 2,312

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Tow bar can develop cracks in the center plate mounting where the two legs are attached. The cracking is caused by metal fatigue in a potentially weak part of the tow bar.

Consequence Summary: If a crack occurs and continues to develop, the platewill break into two pieces. The tow bar will still be attached at this time. Butit could fold if the brakes are applied by the towing vehicle. Continued usecould eventually cause total separation of the vehicle being towed.

Corrective Action: A new redesigned weldment which includes the center plate and two legs will be provided to the customer.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yzuf_85xw~byke

NHTSA ID: 92E022000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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