Recall 00E001000: Trailer Hitches

NHTSA recall 00E001000 · announced January 19, 2000 · Automatic Equipment · 2,406 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TOW BARS. THESE UNITS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE MOUNTING BRACKETS

The risk

THE FAILURE OF THESE BRACKETS COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT TOW BAR. AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT HAS REQUESTED THE RETURN OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW BAR.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.