CENTURY WRECKER CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1988

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by CENTURY WRECKER CORP. in 1988. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 1, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:LIFT:WRECKER

THE L BAR LATCH WAS OF LESSER STRENGTH THAN SPECIFIED.

NHTSA ID: 88E025000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 215

Consequence Summary:

DUE TO THIS CONDITION A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE LATCHCOULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. IF A VEHICLE WAS BEING TOWED IT COULD BEDROPPED AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

ALL LATCHES WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED WHEEL LIFT UNITS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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