9999 AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT TOW BAR Recalls (2)

Campaign:

92E022000 on 09/24/1992

Component:

Unknown or other

Manufactured:

01/31/1990 - 08/31/1992

Affected:

2,312

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.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

A new redesigned weldment which includes the center plate and two legs will be provided to the customer.

Notes:

System: equipment: tow bar.equipment description: tow bars with model names rangefinder 4222sl andrangefinder bx42222.

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Campaign:

00E001000 on 01/31/2000

Component:

Trailer hitches

Manufactured:

05/31/1997 - 10/30/1999

Affected:

2,406

Defect:

Equipment description: tow bars. these units may develop cracks in the mounting brackets

Consequence:

The failure of these brackets could cause separation of the towed vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Owners will receive a replacement tow bar. automatic equipment has requested the return of the defective tow bar.

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).

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