AMERICAN TRAILERS, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by AMERICAN TRAILERS, INC. in 1979. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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February 26, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY:OTHER PARTS

THE REAR LOWER FRAME SUPPORTING MEMBER MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE DUE TO THE SUBSTITUTION OF INFERIOR ALUMINUM ALLOY. THESE CRACKS COULD TRAVEL THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE BUCK PLATE.

NHTSA ID: 79V057000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 125

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

AN OVERLAY OF HIGH STRENGTH ALUMINUM WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE BUCK PLATE AND REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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