Structure
- Component
- Structure
- Manufacturer
- TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.
- Vehicles affected
- 50
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2004-09-16
- Owners notified
- 2004-09-14
Defect description
ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS, THE VEHICLE'S GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) OF 2990 LBS. IS INADEQUATE.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE UNUSUAL WEAR TO THE TIRE 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 THE EXISTING TRAILERS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4528.