AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO.: Safety Recalls in 1992

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO. in 1992. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 14, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES

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.

NHTSA ID: 92E022000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,312

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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