NHTSA vehicle safety data
1995 American Cargo Truck Recalls & Complaints
The 1995 American Cargo Truck has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1995 American Cargo Truck. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized American Cargo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 American Cargo Truck. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Equipment — Mechanical — Wrecker and Wheel Lift Devices
Reported August 2, 1995 · AMERICAN CARGO CORP.
Potentially affected: 137 vehicles
Owners notified July 24, 1995 · Vehicles built January 1, 1994 – March 1, 1995 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
INSUFFICIENT GROUNDING OF THE ELECTRICAL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SLOW OPERATION OF THE HOIST; POSSIBLE OVERLOAD OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND\OR CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE POWER SUPPLY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 4 GAUGE GROUND WIRE BETWEEN THE PUMP HOUSING ASSEMBLY AND THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; LIFT; WRECKER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INCOMPLETE DODGE CAB CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RUGBY LR416 E.D.A. HOIST\PUMP ASSEMBLIES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN CARGO AT 1-800-283-3993. ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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