Safety Recall NHTSA · 00E001000 Reported January 19, 2000

Automatic equipment/tow bar

Q: What is recall 00E001000?

NHTSA recall 00E001000 was issued by Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co. on January 19, 2000. It addresses: Automatic equipment/tow bar. The recall affects approximately 2,406 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co. · N/A · 2,406 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00E001000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,406

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

January 19, 2000

Defect Summary

Equipment description: tow bars. these units may develop cracks in the mounting brackets

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co. dealer and reference recall ID 00E001000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 00E001000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00E001000?

NHTSA recall 00E001000 was issued by Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co. on January 19, 2000. It addresses: Automatic equipment/tow bar. The recall affects approximately 2,406 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00E001000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.