NHTSA recall 92E022000 · Equipment
Unknown or other
Reported Sep 14, 19922,312 vehicles affectedAUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO.Built Feb 1, 1990 – Sep 1, 1992
The defect
Tow bar can develop cracks in the center plate mounting where the two legs are attached. The cracking IS caused by metal fatigue in a potentially weak part of the tow bar.
The risk
If a crack occurs and continues to develop, the platewill break into two pieces. The tow bar will still be attached at this time. Butit could fold if the brakes are applied by the towing vehicle. Continued usecould eventually cause total separation of the vehicle being towed.
The remedy
A new redesigned weldment which includes the center plate and two legs will be provided to the customer.