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NHTSARecalled Feb 26, 1979 · #79V057000

STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY:OTHER PARTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY:OTHER PARTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
AMERICAN TRAILERS, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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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