AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO.: Safety Recalls in 1988

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO. in 1988. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1992

November 1, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE MATERIAL OF THE TONGUE MOUNT WHERE THREE ONE INCH HOLES ARE LOCATED TO ACCOMMODATE RUBBER GROMMETS.

NHTSA ID: 88V172000

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

# of Units Affected: 1,219

Consequence Summary:

TONGUE MOUNT COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN TRAILER SEPARATION.

Corrective Action:

REALIGN, REINFORCE, AND WELD FRACTURED PART.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No