| Make : AMERICAN TRAILERS | Model : 3240 | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19771101 - 19790201 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 79V057000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 19790424 | Date Received by ODI: 19790226 | Date Added to Databse: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer's Involved: AMERICAN TRAILERS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN TRAILERS, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 125 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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