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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.