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Century Wrecker Equipment recall
Recalled November 1, 1988 · NHTSA recall 88E025000 · Century Wrecker
Hazard
DUE TO THIS CONDITION A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE LATCHCOULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. IF A VEHICLE WAS BEING TOWED IT COULD BEDROPPED AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
ALL LATCHES WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED WHEEL LIFT UNITS.
Units
215 units
Description
THE L BAR LATCH WAS OF LESSER STRENGTH THAN SPECIFIED.
What to do
ALL LATCHES WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED WHEEL LIFT UNITS.
Product
Century Wrecker CENTURY WRECKER
Manufacturer(s)
CENTURY WRECKER CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →