AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO.: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO. in 2000. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1992

January 19, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TOW BARS. THESE UNITS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE MOUNTING BRACKETS

NHTSA ID: 00E001000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,406

Consequence Summary:

THE FAILURE OF THESE BRACKETS COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT TOW BAR. AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT HAS REQUESTED THE RETURN OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW BAR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No