Vehicle recall 79V057000 · February 26, 1979
American Trailers 3240 and 3250
The rear lower frame supporting member may experience fatigue failure due to the substitution of inferior aluminum alloy.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trailers, livestock.system: structure; rear buck plate.consequences of defect: the subframes and running gear may fall from vehiclecreating a hazard and possible vehicle accident for other drivers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V057000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 26, 1979
- Filed by
- AMERICAN TRAILERS, INC.
- Owner notification
- April 24, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 125
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- American Trailers 3240 (1978-1979): 1979, 1978
- American Trailers 3250 (1978-1979): 1979, 1978
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