Structure
- Component
- Structure
- Manufacturer
- TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.
- Vehicles affected
- 8
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2004-09-16
- Owners notified
- 2004-09-23
Defect description
ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS, THE TRAILER/BOAT COMBINATION MAY EXCEED THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE UNUSUAL WEAR TO THE TIRES AND COULD CAUSE A SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE WHILE IN OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE GVWR OF EXISTING TRAILERS, BY REPLACING A NEW AXLE ON THE TRAILERS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4528.