StructureRecall 79V-057 · American Trailers vehicles
AMERICAN TRAILERS, INC. recall 79V-057 covers 125 American Trailers vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on February 26, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V057000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1977 to February 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.