2002 Load Rite Boat Trailer Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Load Rite Boat Trailer. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The original trailer coupler/surge brake activator on my approximately 15 year old two axle boat trailer (loadrite ab 24-4000 was professionally replaced due to the failure of the hydraulic surge brake actuation mechanism in the original coupler. The trailer was carrying its usual load ' a vintage…”
“Tl* the contact owned a 2002 load rite boat trailer. The contact stated that the main support rails were cracked. The trailer was taken to a welding shop where it was diagnosed that the trailer was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.”
“I was driving with my trailer loaded and the fender / leaf spring bolt sheared off. This allows the fender to rub the tire and has broken the marker light wiring. 3 of these bolts have broken on this trailer in 4 months since purchase in april. *tr”
“I was driving with my trailer loaded and the fender / leaf spring bolt sheared off. This allows the fender to rub the tire and has broken the marker light wiring. 3 of these bolts have broken on this trailer in 4 months since purchase in april. *tr”
“Consumer states that the brakes will lock up while driving without warning. Happended 3 times. Contacted manufacturer. Mr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Load Rite Boat Trailer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.