Recall
American Trailers 3240 — 79V057000
NHTSA ID
79V057000
Make
American Trailers
Model
3240
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1979-02-26
Component
STRUCTURE
Units Affected
125
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.