NHTSA Recall 04V461000
Filed by WHITE RIVER MARINE GROUP LLC. Component: Structure. Reported 2004-09-16. An estimated 50 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS, THE VEHICLE'S GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) OF 2990 LBS. IS INADEQUATE.
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: TM0016
Notes
TRACKER MARINE RECALL NO. TM0016.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).