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NHTSA recall 79V057000

Structure

American Trailers 3240 and 1 more

Reported Feb 26, 1979125 vehicles affectedAMERICAN TRAILERS, INC.Built Nov 1, 1977 – Feb 1, 1979

The defect

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.

The 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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Vehicles in this recall

American Trailers 3240
19781979
American Trailers 3250
19781979

Notes

Vehicle description: trailers, livestock.system: structure; rear buck plate.consequences of defect: the subframes and running gear may fall from vehiclecreating a hazard and possible vehicle accident for other drivers.