AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO.: Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO. in 1985. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 26, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM

NHTSA ID: 85V173000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 500

Consequence Summary:

THESE CRACKS EVENTUALLY INCREASE AND FATIGUE THE TONGUE MOUNT TO THE POINT WHERE THE TRAILER COULD BREAK AWAY FROM THE CAR AND ROLL UNCONTROLLABLY ON THE HIGHWAY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REINFORCEMENT ANGLE PLATES WILL BE WELDED TO THE UNDER SIDE OF THE TONGUE MOUNT AND ANY OF THE POTENTIAL CRACK AREAS WHICH HAVE CRACKS WILL BE REWELDED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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