Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 88V-172 · 1986–1987 Automatic KT 75

AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO. recall 88V-172 covers 1,219 1986–1987 Automatic KT 75 for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 1988.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,2191 model

ReportedNov 1, 1988Owners notified Dec 7, 1988

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V172000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE MATERIAL OF THE TONGUE MOUNT WHERE THREE ONE INCH HOLES ARE LOCATED TO ACCOMMODATE RUBBER GROMMETS.

The risk

TONGUE MOUNT COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN TRAILER SEPARATION.

What to do

The fix

REALIGN, REINFORCE, AND WELD FRACTURED PART.

SYSTEM: TONGUE MOUNT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAR TRAILERS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Automatic KT 751986, 1987

Built from November 1, 1985 to April 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.