Recall campaign88V172000
Recall 88V172000: Automatic equip. Mfg. Co.
Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
- Report received
- Nov 1, 1988
- Manufacturer
- Automatic equip. Mfg. Co.
- Potentially affected
- 1,219vehicles
- Model years
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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Cracks may occur in the material of the tongue mount where three one inch holes are located to accommodate rubber grommets.
Possible consequence
Tongue mount could fail and result in trailer separation.
Remedy
Realign, reinforce, and weld fractured part.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.