OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
00E001000
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Reported Jan 19, 2000 · AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO.
Summary
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.
Remedy
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).
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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