Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT
Model Of Vehicle
TOW BAR
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
92E022000
Component Description
Unknown Or Other
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
A New Redesigned Weldment Which Includes The Center Plate And Two Legs Will Be Provided To The Customer.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19900201
End Of Manufacture
19920901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2312
Date Owners Notified
19921015
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co.
Date Report Received
19920914