2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 2000-02-01
Description
Equipment description: tow bars. These units may develop cracks in the mounting brackets
Consequence
The failure of these brackets could cause separation of the towed vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Owners will receive a replacement tow bar. Automatic equipment has requested the return of the defective tow bar.
Notes
Owner notification began january 20, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact automatic equipment at 402-385-3051. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 1992-09-25
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
A new redesigned weldment which includes the center plate and two legs will be provided to the customer.
Notes
System: equipment: tow bar.equipment description: tow bars with model names rangefinder 4222sl andrangefinder bx42222.