Defect Description For Recall
The L Bar Latch Was Of Lesser Strength Than Specified.
Make Of Vehicle
CENTURY WRECKER
Model Of Vehicle
CENTURY WRECKER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
88E025000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
All Latches Will Be Replaced On Affected Wheel Lift Units.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Century Wrecker Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19880801
End Of Manufacture
19880901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
215
Date Owners Notified
19881005
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Century Wrecker Corp.
Date Report Received
19881101