1979 AMERICAN TRAILERS 3240 Recall

Campaign:

79V057000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Structure

Manufactured:

10/31/1977 - 01/31/1979

Affected:

125

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.

Correction:

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.

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.

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