NHTSA Recall 94V178000
Filed by EZ Loader Adjustable Boat Trailers, Inc.. Component: Structure. Reported 1994-09-26. An estimated 5,200 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
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.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS SPRING/HANGER STEP WITH AN IMPROVED NEW PART.
Notes
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME; MEMBERS AND BODY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUNK AND ROLLER BOAT TRAILERS; 1994 AND 1995 MODELS EZ1650, EZ2000, EZ1525, EZN1400, EZN1550, EZN2000, AND 1994 MODELS EZW1650 AND EZW2100.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT , PLEASE CONTACT EZ LOADER AT 1-800-631-3844. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.