American Trailers 3240, 3250 (1978-1979): Structure
Recall 79V057000 · Feb 26, 1979 · American Trailers, Inc.
125
vehicles affected
125
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 79V057000
- Date
- Feb 26, 1979
- Maker
- American Trailers, Inc.
- Units affected
- 125
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 1978-1979
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| American Trailers | 3240 | 1978-1979 |
| American Trailers | 3250 | 1978-1979 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 79V057000?
2 models: American Trailers 3240 (1978-1979), American Trailers 3250 (1978-1979), about 125 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 79V057000?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.