AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT TOW BAR 9999: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00E001000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT | TOW BAR | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-01-20 | 2000-01-19 | 2000-02-01 |
Production Dates: 1997-06-01 - 1999-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO.
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2406
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TOW BARS. THESE UNITS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE MOUNTING BRACKETS
THE FAILURE OF THESE BRACKETS COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT TOW BAR. AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT HAS REQUESTED THE RETURN OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW BAR.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 20, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT AT 402-385-3051. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
