Automatic 1986–1987 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled November 1, 1988 · NHTSA recall 88V172000 · Automatic
Hazard
TONGUE MOUNT COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN TRAILER SEPARATION.
Remedy
REALIGN, REINFORCE, AND WELD FRACTURED PART.
Units
1,219 units
Description
CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE MATERIAL OF THE TONGUE MOUNT WHERE THREE ONE INCH HOLES ARE LOCATED TO ACCOMMODATE RUBBER GROMMETS.
What to do
REALIGN, REINFORCE, AND WELD FRACTURED PART.
Product
Automatic KT 75
Manufacturer(s)
AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →