Structure: frame and members
- Component
- Structure: frame and members
- Manufacturer
- EZ LOADER BOAT TRLRS, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 5,200
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1994-09-26
- Owners notified
- 1994-10-01
Defect description
A ONE-PIECE SPRING HANGER/STEP USED FOR HANGING THE SPRINGS CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK. IF THE STEP BREAKS, ONE OR MORE OF THE SPRINGS CAN FALL FROM THE TRAILER WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Safety risk
IF SPRINGS FALL FROM THE TRAILER WHILE THE TRAILER IS OPERATING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE SPRINGS CAN BECOME ROAD HAZARDS TO OTHER VEHICLES SHARING THE ROADWAY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS SPRING/HANGER STEP WITH AN IMPROVED NEW PART.