Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT
Model Of Vehicle
KT 75
Year
1984
Recall Campaign Number
86V002000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Send Notice And Thread Deformed Type Lock Nuts And Bolts To All Owners Of Trailers Suspected Of Having The Flanged “Whiz-Lock” Nuts.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19840501
End Of Manufacture
19851101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
875
Date Owners Notified
19860130
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co.
Date Report Received
19861202