Safety Recall NHTSA · 92E022000 Reported September 14, 1992

Equipment:other pieces

Q: What is recall 92E022000?

NHTSA recall 92E022000 was issued by Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co. on September 14, 1992. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces. The recall affects approximately 2,312 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 · 2,312 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

92E022000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,312

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

September 14, 1992

Defect Summary

Tow bar can develop cracks in the center plate mounting where the two legs are attached. The cracking is caused by metal fatigue in a potentially weak part of the tow bar.

Safety Consequence

If a crack occurs and continues to develop, the platewill break into two pieces. The tow bar will still be attached at this time. Butit could fold if the brakes are applied by the towing vehicle. Continued usecould eventually cause total separation of the vehicle being towed.

Corrective Action

A new redesigned weldment which includes the center plate and two legs will be provided to the customer.

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 92E022000 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 92E022000

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

What is recall 92E022000?

NHTSA recall 92E022000 was issued by Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co. on September 14, 1992. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces. The recall affects approximately 2,312 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 92E022000 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.