Equipment: other: labels
- Component
- Equipment: other: labels
- Manufacturer
- TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.
- Vehicles affected
- 268
- 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.