NHTSA recall 86V002000
Structure
Automatic Equipment KT 100 and 1 more
Reported Dec 2, 1986875 vehicles affectedAUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO.Built May 1, 1984 – Nov 1, 1985
The defect
The flanged "whiz-lock" nuts used to secure the car ramps to the trailer loosen and fall off the bolts. consequence of defect: the securing bolts will fall out and allow the ramps to fall off the trailer causing a highway hazard to oncoming or trailing traffic which may result in an accident.
The remedy
Send notice and thread deformed type lock nuts and bolts to all owners of trailers suspected of having the flanged "whiz-lock" nuts.