NHTSA Recall 15V253000
Filed by Mastercraft Boat Company, Inc.. Component: Trailer Hitches. Reported 2015-04-28. An estimated 1,740 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Mastercraft Boat Company Inc (Mastercraft) is recalling certain model year 2015 boat trailers manufactured April 1, 2014, to March 11, 2015. The trailer tongue bolt may fail allowing the trailer swing tongue to disengage from the tow ball of the vehicle.
Risk
If the trailer tongue disconnects from the tow vehicle, there is an increased risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Mastercraft will notify owners, and dealers will replace the swing tongue bolt and hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2015. Owners may contact Mastercraft customer service at 1-423-884-2221. Mastercraft's numbers for this recall are RC-01 and RC-02.
Manufacturer campaign number: RC-01 and RC-02
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.