1993 AUTOMATIC KARTOTE

1 recalls — 2 complaints

93V096000 May 21, 1993
WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Defect Description
THE CAR DOLLY WHEELS WERE INSTALLED WITH 90 DEGREE CONE LUG NUTS INSTEAD OF 60 DEGREE CONE LUG NUTS. THE LUG NUTS DO NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE WHEEL HOLES AND CAN BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence
LOOSE LUG NUTS CAN CAUSE DOLLY WHEEL SEPARATION ANDRESULTS IN LOSS OF VEHICLE AND/OR CAR DOLLY CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE 90 DEGREE CONE LUG NUTS WITH LUG NUTS PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.
2,149 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries

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AUTOMATIC KARTOTE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUTOMATIC KARTOTE across all model years (1989–1993).

5 Total Recalls
4 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

AUTOMATIC KARTOTE — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1993 (current) 1 2
1992 1 0 View
1991 1 0 View
1990 1 2 View
1989 1 0 View

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