NHTSA Recall 95V212000
Filed by WHITE RIVER MARINE GROUP LLC. Component: Suspension. Reported 1995-11-01. An estimated 438 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE SLIDE AXLE ASSEMBLIES ARE SECURED TO THE TRAILER FRAME WITH U-BOLTS, NUTS, AND LOCK WASHERS. THESE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SLIDE AXLE ASSEMBLIES TO MOVE LATERALLY ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO NOT FOLLOW THE TOW VEHICLE CORRECTLY.
Risk
THE TRAILER MAY SWING BACK AND FORTH INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE COLLISION.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BOLTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 16', 17', 18', 20' AND 21' BOAT TRAILERS WITH SLIDE AXLE ASSEMBLIES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-882-4444. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.