Recall campaign · NHTSA 06V342000

Equipment: other: labels

TRACKER MARINE L.L.C. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2006-09-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V342000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.
Vehicles affected
1,219
Reported to NHTSA
2006-09-12
Owners notified
2006-09-18

Defect description

CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THE ORIGINAL CAPACITY TAG DISPLAYS AN INCORRECT WEIGHT CAPACITY FOR THE TRAILER.

Safety risk

A LOAD EXCEEDING THE CORRECT RATING MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE EQUIPMENT AND, IF NOT NOTICED, A TIRE BLOWOUT MAY OCCUR DURING TRANSPORT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT CAPACITY TAG AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4555.

Notes

TRACKER MARINE RECALL NO. TS-0011.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
TRAILSTAR PT1702006

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.