Safety Recall NHTSA · 82E001000 Reported December 4, 1982

Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm

Eagle Trailers Inc · N/A · 1,450 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
82E001000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,450
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 4, 1982

Defect Summary

The a3c eye and shank assembly, which is used to connect the drawbar on the pull trailer to the hitch on the pulling vehicle, may not have been properly welded. Under certain driving situations which generate a heavy strain, the assembly may break.

Corrective Action

The manufacturer will replace a3c eye and shank assembly with an a3d type without charge to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Eagle Trailers Inc dealer and reference recall ID 82E001000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 82E001000

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

What is recall 82E001000?

NHTSA recall 82E001000 was issued by Eagle Trailers Inc on December 4, 1982. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm. The recall affects approximately 1,450 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Eagle Trailers Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 82E001000 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.